5 In the paths of the wicked are snares and pitfalls,
but those who would preserve their life stay far from them.
6 Start children off on the way they should go,
and even when they are old they will not turn from it. Proverbs 22:5-6
I have seen a lot of people talking about finishing the race that was set out before them over the past week, whether it be elementary school, high school or trade schools and college. What is interesting is how we celebrate the finality of those events, and some are quite extravagant. I certainly am not downplaying the importance of them and the role they play in each of our lives. We are finally done with those tasks, tests and challenges, and now move on to something else in our life. I am wondering how much we focus on these past experiences when we face the troubles of the world and the snares and pitfalls placed before us. We certainly don't avoid every one of them, and can very easily steer off our most current course and race we are involved in. If we look back at the start of those events to see how God guided us, or even people who positively influenced us during those times, it might make things easier to deal with when the challenging times come. Don't fret over the current race you are in, look at the start of others to show how God rewarded you in the end. He loves us and wants us to finish every race we start, and He wants us to finish the final race with honors. Before we finish, we must choose to start. Start and finish strong.
Have a great weekend.
Matt
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