Don’t Give Up (A November to Remember — 11.16.2014)
Today’s Scripture — 11.16.2014
In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, 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 1:4-6
Hey friend,
You’ve been working hard, haven’t you?
It’s Sunday, and you truly want to rest today, but you can’t stop thinking about how much you’ve got to accomplish. God started something in you, but the finish line is nowhere in sight.
Maybe you want to stop at the side of the road, stick out your thumb, and hitch a ride back to town.
Don’t do it.
Keep moving forward, one step at a time.
Remember: you’re in the middle.
It’s not over yet, but it will be. And this road has a real finish line, a God-ordained ending.
This road is not for the faint of heart. The middle is always the hardest. But do not be afraid. If God started it, He will see it through to the end. That’s His promise.
This Sunday, rest in this promise: He who began this good work in you, will carry it on to completion.
Living PreApproved,
Jennifer
This post is part of our month-long series, “A November to Remember: Seeing Yourself Through God’s Eyes.
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Let this be the November that we remember who we really are: Loved. Preapproved. His.
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LOVE these words: “This road is not for the faint of heart.” I shall remember them, especially when I want to encourage someone else in the journey…like my daughter. She has endured much, yet she knows in Whom she has believed. She is stronger than she believes herself to be. We all are, because our strength comes from Him, amen? He IS faithful to complete what He has begun in us.
Thank you, Jennifer, for this insight: “The middle is always the hardest.” Hadn’t given much thought to the differences between beginnings, middles, and ends. But it’s true. At the start, we’re full of hope, energy, and positivity. At the end we’re exuberant and fulfilled. But the middle? That’s where faith is tested and perseverance is required. Thank you also for these uplifting words: “If God started it, He will see it through to the end.” That news alone should help us press on!