31 Days: Pathway to Perseverance - Halftime

Today marks the halfway point of this 31 day writing commitment. There is something significant about crossing the middle that brings the finish line in view.  There is new excitement for the second half of the journey and a sense that success is just around the corner. Of course, that may not be true for the long hard journeys.

I remember my daughter's first call from Navy boot camp. It was near the half point and she was so tired. She was discouraged and really was not sure that she could make it for the second half, but before she knew it, graduation day arrived.

Halftime during a football game is more than entertainment, it is a time for the players to rest and refresh before pushing through the next half of the game. My husband's favorite NFL team is known for being a second half team, bolstered by the mid-term rest they push hard for victory.

No matter if it is a hard road or easy one, the purpose for reflecting on the half way point, is to keep the end goal in mind.  The same is true for our Christian life. Mark the moments along the journey and keep the end goal--an eternity with Jesus in mind.



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