Day 249- Thankful that God’s not done with me

Yesterday evening I was driving my daughter to her youth group meeting, and I opened up to her about how I’ve been feeling a bit down, uninterested, and even sometimes irritable. It’s discouraging for me to be struggling with this after having experienced so many of God’s victories in my life. But I guess if there are no new struggles, then how will there be a need for new victories over them? Anyway, I’m so glad to have such a sweet listener for a daughter!

A few minutes later, I turned on the radio, and the song “God’s Not Done With Me” was playing. It was exactly what I needed to hear!

“Standing in your ruins feels a lot like the end
So used to losing, you’re afraid to try again
Right now all you see are ashes
Where there was a flame
Truth is that you’re not forgotten
‘Cause Grace knows your name
God’s not done with you
Even with your broken heart and your wounds and your scars
God’s not done with you
Even when you’re lost and it’s hard and you’re falling apart
God’s not done with you
It’s not over, it’s only begun
So don’t hide, don’t run
‘Cause God’s not done with
You…
There’s a light you don’t notice
Until you’re standing in the dark
And there’s a strength that’s growing
Inside your shattered heart…
He’s got a plan, this is part of it
He’s gonna finish what He started…
He’s not done
God’s not done writing your story
No, He’s not done
God’s not done with you…

https://youtu.be/QKmHILNW6r0

This reminds me of an encouraging verse:

“I am convinced and confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will [continue to] perfect and complete it until the day of Christ Jesus [the time of His return].” Philippians 1:6 Amp

I had been straying from the journey to which God has called me.  But He is calling me to get up and try again.  Fortunately, He extends His loving hand to help me and walks with me. The photo of the potter’s wheel reminds me that He’s molding me into the image of His Son, Jesus. What a wonderful God!  What wonderful grace!

Today I’m thankful for my daughter and for her lending a listening ear.

I’m thankful that God was with us there in the car (as always), and that He had prepared ahead of time just the right song to play at just the right moment.

I’m thankful that He’s not done with me!

I’m thankful that He still loves me and is still working in me.

I’m thankful that He is patient and able to complete the work that He has begun in me!

What about you? Do you ever get discouraged and wonder how God could still love you because you can’t seem to get it right? Are you thankful that He’s not done with you? Do you have a song that brings you closer to God when you’re experiencing discouraging times?