Essentials of Finishing Strong

Stay illuminated: Stay in the Word. The Word illuminates your life. Meditating and confessing the Word is key to your illumination. Psalms 119:130; Matthew 4:4; Colossians 3:16. Stay awake: Stay in the place of prayer to enforce the will of God. Sleep signifies prayerlessness. Ephesians 5:14; 1 Thessalonians 5:17; Ephesians 6:18; Matthew 26:43. Stay lubricated: Stay in thanksgiving, joy and live care free. Speaking, Singing & making melody in your heart. Stay in Rest. Philippians 4:6; 1 Peter 5:7; Ephesians 5:19. Stay sensitive: Stay dependent on the guide & leadership of the Holy Spirit. John 16:13; Psalms 23:1-3; Romans 8:14. Stay connected: Stay connected in the local church & to vital relationships God has placed around you. Acts 4:23,33; Psalms 1:1-3. Stay consecrated: Stay aligned & focused to God's purpose, path, program & agenda. Don't trust your mind, emotions, will, skills, education or background. Stay away from distractions. Matthew 26:29,32,44; Proverbs 3:5-6; Romans 8:28. Stay in the love of God: Believe and Receive the love of God. Be grounded in the love of God. Stay away from offense. Also, be intentional about representing the love of God including generous giving.