We are a work in progress

As believers in Christ, I think it is a wise habit to always be checking our perspective. In these times we are living, although there has always been turmoil in the world since the beginning, it is a constant temptation to lose sight of the fact that God is in control of everything. When we get too close to the things of the world though, when we're too focused on them, we can lose hope fast. The same can be true for our own personal growth and maturity in our faith. When we screw up, (which we all do, for no one is without sin the Bible says) do we feel defeated and like we're useless to the Lord? Do we refuse to forgive ourselves despite having the forgiveness of Jesus through His blood? When I find myself in this position, I like to pause and reflect on what He has done in my life, and what I know to be true about God and His character, and to give thanks and praise to Him Knowing that "...he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus," (Philippians‬ ‭1:6‬ ‭NIV‬‬). Thank you God for not giving up on your people as quickly as we often are to give up on you and ourselves.