Scripture:
Now finish the work, so that your eager willingness to do it may be matched by your completion of it, according to your means.
2 Corinthians 8:11
Observation:
This scripture refers to giving, but today, I see it as a general principle for follow through. I am advised to finish up what I say I am going to do so integrity is reflected in me. Follow through is something that is sometimes considered a burden. It’s not the creativity of planning, or the excitement of executing, it’s the “chore” of following through. However, this is the one piece that makes or breaks credibility.
Application:
Trust is built on the follow through. If I consistently follow through with what I say I am going to do, then people can follow me without knowing all the information up front. I can sell my idea because I am eager and willing to do something, but if I don’t complete it, then I lose credibility and people can’t depend on me. I may have the greatest intentions, but they are only intentions until I actually complete them. I stop to wonder… what areas in my life am I eager to do something, but it is not matched by my actions. Will people be able to follow me because they know I will follow through with them? That they won’t be left holding the bag?
How will I be different today because of what I have just read?
I will pay attention to dotting my i’s and crossing my t’s in all situations.
Prayer:
Dear Jesus, thank you for your words of wisdom and truth. Forgive me for the times I haven’t followed through in any area of my life, especially the times that it resulted in causing others to stumble. Help me Lord to glorify your name in all that I do by completing even the smallest works you have set before me. I love you Lord. Thank you for helping me to use follow through to build relationships of trust. In your mighty name… amen
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