Here’s one of my all-time favorite Bible verses for myself and others that are in the ministry…

But you—keep your eye on what you’re doing; accept the hard times along with the good; keep the Message alive; do a thorough job as God’s servant.  2 Tim. 4:5 (Msg )

3.5 quick thoughts about this verse.

1.  Watch Your Focus: Focus on the task at hand and focus on YOUR task at hand not what others are called to do.  It starts with you.  Do what you can.  Don’t worry about others.

2.  Understand the Balance of Ministry: Hard times will come.  Don’t be surprised by that.  Also know, however, that some of the most wonderful times of your life will come out of serving in the ministry with great friends.  It all balances out in the end.

3.  Keep Going: Remember why you started in the ministry and remember the message that was commissioned to you when you were called.  Keep it alive at all costs.  Also, remember to keep the main thing the main thing.

3.5.  Finish Well: Be thorough and do a thorough job.  Finish strong.  Keep working until the job or task is completely done.  Don’t be satisfied with a bare minimum job.  Swing for the fence and follow through.