BUILDING WITH STRENGTH AND PURPOSE
- Harvest Church
- Jun 15
- 2 min read
There's something both exciting and intimidating about starting again.
Maybe it's a project that stalled. A relationship that needs repair. A spiritual habit that quietly faded into the background. Or may it's simply the realization that the thing God is calling you toward still requires more work than you expected.
Most of us love the idea of a fresh start. We're less enthusiastic about the rubble, the effort, and the uncertainty that often come with it.
The good news is that God has never been intimidated by unfinished work.
Throughout Scripture, we see Him meeting people in the middle of half-built dreams, disappointing circumstances, and situations that seemed beyond repair. His invitation is rarely, "come back when you have it all figured out." More often, it sounds like, "Be strong. Keep going. I'm with you."
That matters because life has a way of making us question whether our small acts of faithfulness really matter. We compare our progress to someone else's. We measure success by what can be seen. We assume God is most impressed by the spectacular when, time and again, He points us toward simple obedience.
This week's devotional invites us into a deeper understanding of strength, purpose, obedience, and identity. It reminds us that God's work is often accomplished through ordinary people who simply keep saying yes. Along the way, we discover that His presence is greater than our discouragement, His grace is bigger than our failures, and His purposes extend far beyond what we can currently see.
If you've ever felt stuck, delayed, discouraged, or unsure of your next step, this week offers a timely reminder: God is still building, and He isn't finished yet.
Comments