As the semester draws to a close, a colleague asked me, “How do we finish well?” Her question stayed with me, and Psalm 46:10 came to mind:
“Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations; I will be exalted in the earth.”
Psalm 46 declares confidence in God’s power, presence, and protection. The Psalmist writes amidst the chaos—shaking mountains, roaring waters, and nations in uproar. Yet, he offers a profound assurance: God remains in control.
Amid life’s turmoil, the Psalmist declares God as our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. This builds to verse 10, where God speaks: “Be still.”
This command isn’t about physical stillness alone. It’s an invitation to cease striving, let go of worry, and surrender control. It calls us to rest in the reality that God’s love surpasses the world’s chaos.
Ending well is about living purposefully and authentically in alignment with God. It’s a leap of faith—a quiet confidence that allows us to close this chapter and release it into God’s hands.
So, what does it mean to finish well? For me, it’s locking my office door and offering a prayer of gratitude for the opportunities of this semester. I don’t look back in regret, worry about what I could have done differently, or try to control tomorrow.
“Because finishing well is not about perfect endings—it’s about resting in the One who holds it all together.”
Instead, I go home. I hold my wife’s hand, lean my head against hers, and stay still. In the stillness, I trust God with what has been, what is, and what will be. Because finishing well is not about perfect endings—it’s about resting in the One who holds it all together.
Take a moment today to pause, reflect, and trust God to finish what He started. Be still.
Kyle White serves as the Vice President for Student Affairs at Oklahoma Wesleyan University, where he oversees student development and plays a key role as a member of the executive cabinet and vice president’s band. His leadership helps foster a vibrant campus community, equipping students to grow spiritually, academically, and personally for a life of Christ-centered servant leadership.
