Getting Back Up: The Power of Finishing What You Start

Gabrielle B. Mills
Oct 17
3 min read

Updated: Oct 18

Video: " You Don't Get The Fruit Until You Finish" | YouTube @TheChurchConsultant

Hello, dear friends and fellow ministry leaders!

It's me again – and yes, I know what you might be thinking. "Didn't she start this YouTube channel before and then... disappear?" You're absolutely right, and honestly, it's a little embarrassing. But here I am, dusting myself off and giving content creation another shot, because sometimes the most important thing we can do is simply get back up.

A Lesson in Starting vs. Finishing

During a recent prayer time, the Lord spoke something profound to my heart that I knew I had to share with you. There was a moment when I was overwhelmed with so many outstanding projects in my life, and God gently but clearly told me, "Gabrielle, you do a fantastic job of starting, but not such a good job at finishing."

Ouch. That hit home, didn't it?

The truth is, it's incredibly easy to get started. We get excited about new projects, fresh visions, and innovative ideas. But finishing? That's where the real challenge lies. The growth we're seeking, the fruit we want to bear, and the impact we're called to make – all of that happens when we push through the difficult middle part and actually complete what God has placed on our hearts.

The Biblical Truth About Perseverance

Scripture reminds us beautifully in Galatians 6:9: "Let us not be weary in well doing, for in due season we shall reap." Notice it doesn't say "if" we shall reap – it says "we shall reap." There's a promise attached to our perseverance.

Looking back, I realized I wasn't really weary of the work itself. I just didn't have a solid plan for completion. And maybe that's where you find yourself today – excited about what God has called you to do, but lacking the roadmap to see it through.

An Invitation to Journey Together

If any of this resonates with you, I want to encourage you today: don't be discouraged. Whether you're a church leader, administrator, volunteer, or someone passionate about helping others, your story matters. Your perseverance matters. Your willingness to get back up and try again matters.

So, as I start again. Perhaps you will find the courage to take a chance and try again, too!

If anything I share can bless you, encourage you, or help you in your own journey, then this "second shot" at content creation is absolutely worth it.

Let's Stay Connected

I'd love for you to join me on this journey of finishing well. Here's how we can stay connected:

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for ongoing encouragement and practical ministry insights www.youtube.com/@TheChurchConsultant
Visit our website at www.thechurchconsultant.org for updates and information
Email us at info@thechurchconsultant.org with your questions
Share your church story with us at story@thechurchconsultant.org

Also, I want to say "thank you" to those who sent me an email. I was blessed to receive emails asking questions and seeking guidance. Thank you for that encouragement – it reminded me why this work matters.

A Promise to You (and Myself)

Please continue to pray for me as I commit to being faithful to this calling. I'm not speaking defeat over this endeavor, and I'm not planning to disappear again. This time, I'm approaching it with both the excitement of starting AND a commitment to finishing.

Remember, the work you're doing in ministry is impactful. The lives you're touching matter. The kingdom work you're advancing is eternal. Don't let a stumble keep you down. Get back up, dust yourself off, and keep moving forward.