As a student, exams are over and we're all talking about our summer plans. In church we're seeing smaller numbers as people leave for a few months and year long groups are starting to finish up. Winter clothes are going away and the summer clothes are coming out again...
The Dunedin streets are emptier and there is the occasional couch or bed frame being carried to next years flat, because lets be honest, what student has a car that can actually carry anything?
It can be an exciting time and a much needed break from the work through the year, but there is also a very real danger lurking in these next two months...
It's so easy to think of ideas and plans but put them aside till next year. It's easy to let commitments and responsibilities you've had all year slide a bit.
The new years mindset that says "Oh, it doesn't matter, I'll start again in the new year..." Start praying again, start exercising again, start making an effort in difficult relationships again, start being organised and replying to email again, and the list can go on.
But my friend, November and December are still very worthy months to live fully in, people are still worth loving and God is still worth pursuing! Finish well.
Look forward to the new year and celebrate what will begin then, but don't miss these next two months, keep running, finish well.
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