He Who Began a Good Work Will Complete It

Scripture Focus

"And I am sure of this, that He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ."— Philippians 1:6

"The Lord will fulfill His purpose for me; Your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever. Do not forsake the work of Your hands."— Psalm 138:8

Devotional Reflection

There are seasons in life when we feel like we’ve stalled—like progress is slow, growth is unseen, and we are far from being who we are meant to be. In those moments, it’s easy to wonder: Will I ever get there? Will I ever overcome this struggle? Will I ever be who God is shaping me to be?

Paul reminds us in Philippians 1:6 that the work God began in us, He will be faithful to complete. God is not a halfway builder. He does not abandon what He starts. If He has called you, if He has begun transforming your heart, He will bring it to completion.

Spiritual growth is not instant. It is a lifelong process of surrender, renewal, and trust. But the weight of completion does not rest on us—it rests on God. He is the One who shapes, refines, and brings us to maturity in Christ. Our part is to remain surrendered, to keep seeking Him, and to trust that even when we don’t see progress, He is still at work.

If today you feel like you’re not where you should be, take heart—God is not finished with you yet. He is still working, still shaping, still leading you forward. What He started, He will finish.

Inhale Truth, Exhale Trust

Breath Prayer: (Inhale) Lord, You are faithful to complete Your work. (Exhale) I trust Your process in me.

How to Practice a Breath Prayer:

Find a quiet place. As you breathe in, meditate on God’s faithfulness to finish what He started in you. As you exhale, release the pressure of self-sufficiency and trust that He is the One completing the work.

Practical Application

• Recognize the Process. Reflect on how God has already grown and changed you over time. Even small steps are part of His faithfulness.

• Surrender the Timeline. Growth takes time. Ask God for patience as He works in you at His pace, not yours.

• Encourage Someone Else. Remind a friend that God is not finished with them either—sometimes we all need that encouragement.

Journal Prompt

Where do you feel like you’re not making progress in your faith? How can today’s scripture remind you to trust that God is still at work in you?

Closing Prayer

Father, I thank You that I am not left to complete this work on my own. You are the Author and the Finisher, the One who shapes me into the image of Christ. When I feel discouraged, remind me that You are still working. Help me to trust Your process and to rest in the truth that You will complete what You have started. Amen.

Invitation to Live with Truth, Goodness, and Beauty

Spiritual growth is not about striving—it is about trusting. God is the One who began this work, and He is the One who will complete it. Rest in that promise today.