We're grateful for another opportunity to gather together in God's word. In this Wednesday night message from Pastor Milton Bunting, he brings a timely and encouraging word for anyone who has felt stretched, overwhelmed, or uncertain as the year winds down. With only weeks remaining in the year, the question on the table is simple but powerful: what do I need to do to finish this year successfully?

Drawing from the words of the Apostle Paul in Philippians 3:13–14, this message reminds us that a successful finish doesn't mean everything went according to plan. It means we trust God through the difficulties, learn from our mistakes, remain faithful, and set our hearts toward what lies ahead. The drama, the heartbreak, the missteps — none of it has to follow us into the new year.

Three clear points light the path forward for finishing the year strong with God:

1. Let go of what's behind you — Stop allowing past mistakes to control your future. Learn from your disappointments instead of living in them. Forgive others, forgive yourself, and thank God for bringing you through every difficult season.

2. Keep pressing toward what God has for you — Pray, worship, serve, and trust God even when circumstances slow you down. Stay faithful to the goals and responsibilities still in front of you, because your circumstances may slow you down, but they don't have to stop you.

3. Put God at the center of your plans — Every decision, every goal, and every activity for the rest of this year must include God. Pray for wisdom, re-examine your priorities, and be willing to let go of what is toxic or out of alignment with where God is calling you.

A successful finish begins with putting God first. As these final weeks of the year approach, the challenge is to ask yourself honestly: where is God in your end-of-year equation, and what role does He play?

📖 Scripture Reference: Philippians 3:13–14 (New Living Translation)

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