Hello family! Have you ever been so focused on something or finishing a project that you didn’t want to stop until it was done? You ignored the calls, the distractions, and maybe even the urge to quit, because deep down you knew it mattered. That’s exactly the kind of determination Nehemiah had in Nehemiah 6:3, where he says, “I am doing a great work and I cannot come down.”

This powerful verse was shared with me last week, and now I feel led to share it with you. I pray it encourages anyone who is doing a great work but finds themselves facing distractions meant to break your focus and keep you from finishing.

It is more than a statement, it’s a mindset. Nehemiah was rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem, and when distractions came, he refused to be pulled away from his assignment. His response wasn’t rooted in arrogance—it was grounded in purpose.

This verse speaks directly to your journey. Whether you’re building a business, launching a vision, healing your heart, or stepping into new territory… you are doing a great work. And like Nehemiah, you don’t have time to come down.

Let this encourage you to stay focused, guard your purpose. Don’t let anything pull you away from it. Your calling is too important. Your growth is too sacred. You don’t need to prove yourself…just keep building. Stay focused, stay faithful—what you’re building matters, and it’s worth finishing.

You are doing a great work. And you cannot come down.

Live faithfully!

💗Ronni Lauren