God is not finished with you yet

There are moments in life when you feel like you’ve reached a dead end. I remember such a time when uncertainty loomed large, and I questioned God’s plans for my future. Do you feel as if you’ve come to a halt and there’s no way forward? God is not finished with you yet.

Trusting God’s unfinished work in your life

As you journey through life’s ups and downs, it’s easy to lose sight of the fact that God’s work in your life is ongoing. In Philippians 1:6, Paul writes about being confident that God, who began a good work within you, will complete it. 

Just as a sculptor continues to refine his masterpiece until it reaches perfection, God is continually at work in your life, even amid your imperfections shaping you into the image of His Son. 

You don’t have to rely on your strength to overcome obstacles or endure trials. Instead, you can lean on His grace, finding strength and perseverance to press on.

Surrendering your plans to God’s will

While you can make your plans, it is the Lord who directs your steps (Proverbs 16:9). Surrendering your plans to God’s will requires humility and trust, acknowledging that His ways are higher than yours. 

When you relinquish control and submit to His guidance, you open yourself up to His greater purposes and blessings. 

Even when the road ahead seems uncertain, cling to the promise that God holds your future in His hands. His plans are wonderful, and He is faithful to fulfill them in His perfect timing.

Stepping forward in faith and hope

Hebrews 11:1 defines faith as confidence in what you hope for and assurance about what you do not see. When nothing seems to work, step forward in faith and hope, trusting in God’s promises for your future. 

Your faith becomes a beacon of light, guiding you through the darkest times and illuminating the path ahead. It also enables you to see beyond your present circumstances and trust in the goodness of God’s plans for you.

Prayer

Heavenly Father, in moments of uncertainty and doubt, remind me that You are not finished with me yet. Help me to trust in Your ongoing work in my life, knowing that Your plans for me are good. Give me the strength to surrender my plans to Your will and to step forward in faith and hope, trusting in Your promises for my future. In Jesus name, I pray. Amen.

Verse to reflect upon

Philippians 1:6 (NIV): “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”.

Weekly challenge

Identify one area of your life where you feel uncertain about the future and commit to surrendering it to God, trusting in His ongoing work and faithfulness.

Application questions

1. How does the truth that God is not finished with you yet impact the way you view your current circumstances and challenges?

2. Reflect on a time when you experienced God’s ongoing work and faithfulness in your life. How did that experience shape your perspective on God’s plans for your future?

3. In what areas of your life do you struggle to surrender your plans and desires to God’s will? How can you cultivate a greater sense of trust and surrender in those areas?

Commit your plans to God’s will

God is continually molding you into who He created you to be. Trust in His ongoing work, surrender your plans to His will, and step forward in faith and hope, knowing that God is not finished with you yet. Your best days are still ahead.