I can remember sitting in a circle of Pastors in Bowling Green, Kentucky of all different ages. One of the older Pastors spoke up and directed his words to those of us who were in the “younger half” of our ministries and said, “Guys, don’t forget to finish well.” He was serious. and the ministry drop-out rate gives evidence that it’s an important thought.

That’s why I’m so inspired by Thom Rainer’s post today on A Prayer to Finish Well. Here’s just an excerpt:

As the day draws closer when I meet You face to face,
May I be a man who was already drawing closer to You,
A man who eagerly anticipated that day,
And a man who left behind a legacy and not regrets.

Lord, strengthen me to finish well.

And then, and only then, can I say that my life was not lived in vain.