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Philippians 1:6 (New King James Version)

"... being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ..."


One of the biggest fears we all face over the course of our lives is the fear that maybe we won't accomplish what we were born to do. What if we run out of time? What if I'm in the wrong place at the wrong time and I miss my purpose (if we believe that one's purpose is something we actually "do")?

This verse is one of my favorites - my absolute favorites. It encourages us that when the world is failing us terribly, things beating us down and stripping our confidence, the very character of God (He can be trusted more than any other human), instills in us all the confidence we need to walk with purpose and trust, knowing that God will do everything He purposed and planned for our lives. Because, from the moment you gave Him your whole heart and life, He started a beautiful, magnificent work in you. He started painting the picture of your life with Him in it, and He promises that He will finish the work He began in you on that day. He promises to keep evolving you - heart, soul and strength - to bring you to the place He wants you to be. And He will do it, because He is faithful.

So don't worry about missing out on what you know is in your heart to accomplish and fulfill. He will finish it all. You will make a difference and you will have time to do all that is in your heart to do. No matter how short or long your years are, it will all be done.
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