Work in me, God.

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Philippians 1: 6

“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.”

I use to love this verse as a way to give encouragement to others. God’s got this type of thing.

I still believe God is in control, but sometimes life is uncomfortable.

Sometimes the work God is doing isn’t pleasant but necessary.

If we remain stagnant as Christians are we really loving God?

In my relationships, I want to see growth or I view them as shallow.

I want a good work from God to continue in me. I want that. I just sometimes don’t want to be uncomfortable. I don’t want to give up my life of knowing what is next. I am definitely not comfortable stepping out in faith most days.

I am getting better with trust, but I must confess I am stubborn. God usually gives me a pebble, then a rock, most of the time the rock becomes a boulder and then and only then I am ready to listen.

And the truth is the work is good! Why do I wait on a regular basis for a boulder, when a pebble is easier to accomplish a great work?

I must confess PRIDE!

I want My way not His.

How arrogant of me to think my way is better than God’s will.

Obadiah 1:3

“The pride of your heart has deceived you, you who live in the clefts of the rocks and make your home on the heights, you who say to yourself, ‘Who can bring me down to the ground?’”

I would rather walk with a pebble of humility than deal with a boulder of pride.

I may not always like the work being done. I love God. I want his will and not mine. I want to grow until I meet him face to face.

Prayer for today:

I am such a strong-willed type of gal, God. Thank you for loving me anyway. Please let me take the pebble. I don’t want a rock or boulder to grab my attention to do your will. I know all things work together for my good. Your way is so much more than mine could ever be. Thank you for growing, working, and loving me into relationship with you. In Jesus name amen.