"Complete What You Start" - STEPS TO IMPLEMENT YOUR DECISIONS

Pray for strength to act.  God can give you "the power to act" and carry out your decision. (Philippians 2:13)  So ask Jehovah for his holy spirit to give you the power you need.  Continue praying even if the answer to your request seems to be delayed.  As Jesus said:  "Keep on asking, and it [holy spirit] will be given you." - LUKE 11:9, 13)  

Create a plan.  (Proverbs 21:5)  To complete any project you start, you need a plan.  then you need to work according to that plan. Likewise, when you make a decision, list the specific steps you intend to follow to implement that decision. Breaking larger jobs into smaller tasks can help you track your progress more easily. Paul encouraged the Corinthians to set something aside  for  their contribution "on the first day of every week" rather than wait and try to collect funds when he arrived.  (1 Corinthians 16:2)  Breaking large jobs into small tasks can also keep you from feeling overwhelmed. 

A clear plan that you put in writing can help you turn your decisions  into action.  (1 Corinthians 14:40)  For instance, bodies of elders are directed to assign an elder to record each decision of the body of elders, including who is assigned to follow through and suggested day for completion.   Elders who follow this direction are more likely to carry out their decisions.  (1 Corinthians 9:26) You could  try to do something similar  with your personal affairs.  For example, you could prepare a daily to do list and arrange the items in the order you intend to handle them.  This can you not only  to complete what you start but also to get more done this time.

Exert yourself.  It takes effort to follow your plan and complete what you start. (Read Romans 12:11)   Paul told Timothy to " continue apply" himself and to "persevere " in becoming a better teacher.  That advice applies equally to other spiritual goals. - 1 TIMOTHY  4:13,16. 

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