In this episode, we reflect on the idea that our lives may not be where we expected them to be, but that God is still at work in us. We use Philippians 1:6 to emphasize that the good work God begins will be brought to completion.
We also discuss spiritual growth as a process that can feel slow or inconsistent, and we encourage patience with our current stage of growth. The episode concludes with a prayer for trust, patience, and confidence that God is continuing to work in our lives
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It’s easy to look at your life and feel like you’re not where you should be.
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But God, He isn’t finished with you.
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Welcome to Bible Bytes Daily Devotionals, a weekday devotional to help you stay grounded in God’s Word.
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Philippians chapter 1 verse 6 says this, He which hath begun a good work in
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you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ.
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That is a reminder that your story is still in progress.
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Growth doesn’t always feel like progress.
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Sometimes it feels slow.
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Sometimes it feels inconsistent.
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Sometimes it feels like you’re taking steps backward.
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And in those moments, it is extremely easy in human nature to become discouraged.
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But God, he doesn’t start something and then leave it unfinished.
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He is actively working in your life, even when you don’t see it clearly.
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Spiritual growth is a process. It takes time.
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It takes patience.
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And where you are right now, man, it’s not the final picture.
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God is still molding you, shaping
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you, teaching you, and still leading you forward through this life.
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So today, give yourself patience.
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If you feel like you’re not where you should be, just take a step back,
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take a deep breath, and remember, you’re still in process.
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Trust that God is working, even in the areas where you don’t see the immediate changes happening.
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Take one step forward today and leave the rest in God’s hands.
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Lord, thank you that you are still working in our lives.
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Thank you that you don’t give up on us.
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Help us to be patient and help us to trust the process that you are leading us through.
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Give us the confidence we need to believe that you are shaping us,
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even when we don’t see it clearly.
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In the name of your son, Jesus, we pray. Amen.
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This has been Bible Bytes Daily Devotionals. Join me on our next episode as
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we work to stay grounded in God’s word.