Today is a very brief episode. It's a tradition of sorts on this podcast for me to read this to you.

I change it a little every year, said that it pertains specifically to this year, and it's simply called Finish Strong.

You're listening to Work and Play with Nancy Ray.

Episode 260.

Much of our lives can be divided into two categories, work and play.

Simply put us for life and our legacy takes place.

This is a podcast all about learning to work and play well,

which leads to a healthy soul and a fulfilling life.

Listen it.

Keep going, eyes on him.

You're almost there.

Take the time to look over your shoulder, to grieve, to celebrate, and to thank God for his faithfulness.

Do your best to finish strong. Clean out that inbox. Drop off those donations. Finish your shopping.

Pray with your family. Take time to rest. And then get up early. Tie up all your loose ends.

Don't give up on 2024 before it's over. It's not over yet. If you don't get it all done

and you don't feel like you have it in you to finish strong, I want to remind you,

life ebbs and flows. Sometimes we will finish strong. Sometimes we'll feel weak and we'll lean on

God's strength. Sometimes we're going to finish trusting God to write the rest of the story.

Sometimes we will finish, but we don't know where

we're headed. Sometimes we will finish peacefully. But one thing that brings comfort and hope,

our work will actually never be done. Our to-do lists will continue to grow. And the most

important work in life has already been done for us fully and completely on the

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