Under Construction

Today I reacted in frustration to one of my children, didn’t finish my to-do list, arrived late at a meeting and discovered at 9pm that I never did my Bible study but left my book and Bible laying outside  on the deck.  If I gave it some more thought  I’m sure I could think of a few more shortcomings that I exhibited today. 

Yet, instead of defeat, I feel a renewed sense of hope.

Fortunately, I chose to attend a meeting tonight that I was tempted to skip.  It was meeting number two for the evening.  Had I chosen to skip out, I would have missed hearing the perfect verse to end my day.  Perhaps I should adopt it as my life verse:

Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.  Philippians 1:6

The first time I recall hearing this verse was about ten years ago when it was the key passage of our pastor’s sermon.  As I reflect today, I can see evidence of God’s work in my life.  I can see how He’s grown me and taught me in certain areas.  I can see that my faith has grown and that I don’t worry as much as I used to (which was every waking moment).   I can see progress.  Although I’m not as far along in this journey as I’d like to be, at least I’m not where I used to be. 

And so, I’m encouraged.  I just needed a fresh perspective.

I pray that you’ll find hope in trusting God.  We may always be a work in progress, but we’re His work.  I think that’s something to celebrate!

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