When faced with __________ (this situation)

I have pre-decided ___________ (to take this action).

PERSEVERANCE—Drive to finish—Refusal to quit.

“Enthusiasm is common. Endurance is rare.”

Pre-Determine—We are finishers

When I commit, I don’t quit

I am a finisher.

⁵ …Don’t be afraid of suffering for the Lord. Work at telling others the Good News, and fully carry out the ministry God has given you. ⁶ As for me, my life has already been poured out as an offering to God. The time of my death is near. ⁷ I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful. 2 Tim 4:5-7

“Much of the stress that people feel doesn’t come from having too much to do. It comes from not finishing what they’ve started.” David Allen

I know your deeds; you have a reputation of being alive, but you are dead. ² Wake up! Strengthen what remains and is about to die, for I have found your deeds unfinished in the sight of my God. Revelation 3:1-2

¹⁰ Here is my advice: It would be good for you to finish what you started a year ago. Last year you were the first who wanted to give, and you were the first to begin doing it. ¹¹ Now you should finish what you started. 2 Cor 8:10-11 NLT

²⁴ However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace. Acts 20:24

⁶ being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Phil 1:6

Ready. Consistent. Devoted. Faithful. Finisher.