Finishing The Journey
Albert Bogle
January 29, 2017
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Phil 1: 3-6
A Love That Will Grow
Every time you cross my mind, I break out in exclamations of thanks to God. Each exclamation is a trigger to prayer. I find myself praying for you with a glad heart. I am so pleased that you have continued on in this with us, believing and proclaiming God’s Message, from the day you heard it right up to the present. There has never been the slightest doubt in my mind that the God who started this great work in you would keep at it and bring it to a flourishing finish on the very day Christ Jesus appears.
During the past month we have been thinking about journalling the journey. Taking stock of our lives and trying to understand the various experiences on the way. We took the metaphor of “The Journey“ to help explore the ups and downs of our spiritual lives.
We’ve thought about the importance of the “Basecamp” as the starting point for all our plans and preparations. We took time to reflect upon our childhood memories in the “Foothills“, in order to understand the importance of mystery and wonder, including the intriguing and amusing story of Elvis living in the garden shed. Then in week three we engaged with the significance of the term “Belaying” for climbers. This led us to consider the contribution our friends and family make to our lives. Last week we pondered the purpose of “The Campfire”, thinking about the joy of experiencing contentment and happiness in our lives often after a time of hard struggle and disappointment. Finally this week we reflect on “The Arrival.”
Lord,
I often wonder if I will make it?
Will I complete this journey you’ve called me to take?
There has been many obstacles
And disappointments
On the way
Dreams and ambitions
People
Places
Promises
That have never materialised.
Lord
When I look at my past record
I often feel discouraged
I write on my report card
“Could have done better!”
But just when I feel all is lost
I hear once again \the familiar voice
Whispering in my being,
“It’s not how you start that matters
Its how you finish”
Lord give me the strength to finish my journey.
To make amends
To change my pace
To believe again
That you’ve called me to be a pilgrim
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