Work in Progress . . .

The Apostle Paul reminds us that God’s love and God’s work in us does not stop at salvation. Just as birth is only the beginning of our lives and we continue to grow and develop in incredible ways, so also our new birth of faith in Christ is the beginning of a life where we grow and mature in faith, hope and love.  God, in love that is more infinitely loving and wise and powerful beyond what we could possible imagine, continues his work of love in us throughout all of life. Like personal growth, spiritual growth is often exciting, difficult, sometimes painful, but always worth it in the end.  Take heart!  Have confidence that God will see you through.  The One who knit the tapestry of the night sky and wove the fabric of the rainforest; the One who sculpted the masterpieces of the great canyons and paints each sunset, then limns the canyons with the first light of dawn; the One intricately designed each living creature, is still at work in you! God is creating a masterpiece in you. Together you and God can create a great work of promise and praise for the good of others and the glory of God. Reach out. Trust God.  God will see you through to the end! 
 
(scripture of the week)
Being confident of this, that God who began a good work in you will carry it on until the completion until the day of Jesus Christ. (Philippians 1.6)
 
(prayer of the week) 
O Divine Creator, who fashioned the heavens and the seas and all the worlds that stretch to every corner of the universe, renew my life and paint anew the colors of your grace and love in my life.  Help me to be open to your Spirit and empower me to share your love with others, through your power and to your glory, amen.
 
Blessings in Christ –Pastor TJ
 
(quote of the week)
Love is the abridgment of all theology.—Francis de Sales