DAILY DOSE OF HOPE – BLOG – NAIMA LETT
BEGINNING OF AN END
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Today marks the beginning of an end.
Today, I start my 3rd and final Doctorate in Ministry residency.
Praise. The. Lord.
Talbot School of Theology at BIOLA has a great preaching D.MIN program. I am privileged to be the first female in our cohort. That being said, it’s been a long road, and I am chasing down the light at the end of the tunnel! Once I complete this term, it’s on to writing my dissertation. Putting on my Nikes, Fam! Run, Forrest, Run!
So, for the next 2 weeks, I apologize in advance for not urgently answering each call, email, text, Facebook and Twitter post. I will be buried, only coming up for air to take a shower, kiss my husband good night and preach on Sunday.
If you pass me on the I-5 and it looks like I’m talking to myself about the 4 horsemen in Revelation or the 4 creatures covered with eyes or the 24 elders that can’t seem to help themselves, but instead keep falling down to worship at God’s throne, just smile and wave. It’ll be over soon.
I’m reminded of a short verse in Ecclesiastes. Remember this?
ECCLESIASTES 7:8
8 Endings are better than beginnings.
Patience is better than pride.
Isn’t that the truth?
Most endings, especially in film, are better than their beginnings. Simba has to become the new Lion King, Luke Skywalker has to destroy the Death Star, and E.T. has got to go home. Wonderful endings!
Such it is with life.
The last day of school is definitely better than the first. The satisfaction of finishing a project is better than starting it. Celebrations are for the accomplished, not beginners.
So, what ending are you writing right now?
What are you finishing up?
It’s looking better and better, right?
Kudos to Bryanna and Alaina and all the graduates who are walking across stages this week. You thought it would never end, didn’t you? Look at you now!
Best to all those who are receiving promotions and advancements. You’ve been praying for a long time. You’ve been patient and steady and humble. So happy for you.
Congrats to the artists who just landed new roles, gigs and/or representation in the game.
Go forth, Fam!
Ain’t the end better than the beginning?
Be encouraged, Fam.
Your end doesn’t have to look like the beginning. You’ve still got time to switch things up, if need be. And if you can’t decide which ending you like best, just write three i.e. Lord of the Rings, anyone?
Whether you’re at the beginning, in the middle, or you can finally see the light at the end, hang in there. What an end it shall be!
Happy Monday!
So glad I don’t have a date with those 4 horsemen!
They’ve got a lot going on,
Naima
Fantastic! Go for it Naima! I agree that all of the hard work invested in everything that we do makes the ending just that much sweeter. Although, just from seeing some of your work, I can tell that this is just a small peice of the beginning. But as it is written, EYE HATH NOT SEEN, NOR EAR HEARD, NEITHER HAVE ENTERED INTO THE HEART OF MAN, THE THINGS WHICH GOD HATH PREPARED FOR THEM THAT LOVE HIM. (I Corinthians 2:9) You haven’t seen anything yet!
I’ve never blogged before. So, please overlook my lack of blogging experience if it’s painfully obvious…LOL
In Christ,
LaTrece
Thanks so much for the encouragement, LaTrece. I’m heading round third base. :=) Great scripture, by the way. Appreciate you taking the time to read and drop a note. I am grateful.
Continue to stay focused and early congrats. You can achieve all your goals with the Number One person on your side.
Thank you, Theresa. Laser-focused! LOL! Always wonderful to hear from you. :=)