Yes, I quoted Steve Harvey in this title lol, but it seemed so fitting.
This may sound so very strange but I love realizing that God's work in me isn't complete...that I don't have it all together. There are still areas of me that have not quite grasped the light of Christ. Odd? yes. But somehow it puts me in a place of confidence. Not within myself but in Christ and the finished work of the cross to be manifested in my life. Wait...sounding kinda complex.
BREAKDOWN: I know there's still more to be done in me and its done through the power of Christ....I can't do it myself so when He shows me that there's things in me that need adjusting or correcting I get excited! He's still with me, loving me and working on me.
How did all this come about you say? Well, I find that I learn a lot about myself from God through circumstances that come my way. You know, sometimes when you're wronged in some way you feel justified in being angry and doing whatever so that you're emotions and feelings are heard. But I realized after this week that I don't have that right. I'm not to sin in my anger just because someone wronged me. I am still responsible for how I respond. So I had to go to God and repent for my way of handling things and He just began to show me that I don't have it all together. (and I had to apologize to those who got some earfuls)
I was reflecting on all of this as I was getting ready this morning. Then as I sat down to pray and read there Daddy goes bringing it up in our time via the Word. Gotta love Him! Wisdom has been His constant topic and it was no surprise that there it was again this morning. *smiles* He's so concerned with me *heart warming*
Be mindful that God isn't through with any of us until Christ's return. "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." (Phil 1:6)
SO with all this, a childhood song came to mind...and I just discovered the verses which made me cry :')
HE'S STILL WORKING ON ME
By: Joel Hemphill
CHORUS:
He's still working on me to make me what I ought to be.
It took Him just a week to make the moon and stars,
The sun and the earth and Jupiter and Mars.
How loving and patient He must be, He's still working on me.
1. There really ought to be a sign upon the heart,
Don't judge her yet, there's an unfinished part.
But I'll be perfect just according to His plan
Fashioned by the Master's loving hands.
2. In the mirror of His Word reflections that I see
Make me wonder why He never gave up on me.
He loves me as I am and helps me when I pray
Remember He's the Potter, I'm the clay.
Blessings til next time!
This may sound so very strange but I love realizing that God's work in me isn't complete...that I don't have it all together. There are still areas of me that have not quite grasped the light of Christ. Odd? yes. But somehow it puts me in a place of confidence. Not within myself but in Christ and the finished work of the cross to be manifested in my life. Wait...sounding kinda complex.
BREAKDOWN: I know there's still more to be done in me and its done through the power of Christ....I can't do it myself so when He shows me that there's things in me that need adjusting or correcting I get excited! He's still with me, loving me and working on me.
How did all this come about you say? Well, I find that I learn a lot about myself from God through circumstances that come my way. You know, sometimes when you're wronged in some way you feel justified in being angry and doing whatever so that you're emotions and feelings are heard. But I realized after this week that I don't have that right. I'm not to sin in my anger just because someone wronged me. I am still responsible for how I respond. So I had to go to God and repent for my way of handling things and He just began to show me that I don't have it all together. (and I had to apologize to those who got some earfuls)
I was reflecting on all of this as I was getting ready this morning. Then as I sat down to pray and read there Daddy goes bringing it up in our time via the Word. Gotta love Him! Wisdom has been His constant topic and it was no surprise that there it was again this morning. *smiles* He's so concerned with me *heart warming*
Be mindful that God isn't through with any of us until Christ's return. "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." (Phil 1:6)
SO with all this, a childhood song came to mind...and I just discovered the verses which made me cry :')
HE'S STILL WORKING ON ME
By: Joel Hemphill
CHORUS:
He's still working on me to make me what I ought to be.
It took Him just a week to make the moon and stars,
The sun and the earth and Jupiter and Mars.
How loving and patient He must be, He's still working on me.
1. There really ought to be a sign upon the heart,
Don't judge her yet, there's an unfinished part.
But I'll be perfect just according to His plan
Fashioned by the Master's loving hands.
2. In the mirror of His Word reflections that I see
Make me wonder why He never gave up on me.
He loves me as I am and helps me when I pray
Remember He's the Potter, I'm the clay.
Blessings til next time!
