Monthly Devotional

Month:July
Scripture:Philippians 1vs 6 AMP "And I am convinced and sure of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will continue until the day of Jesus Christ [right up to the time of His return], developing [that good work] and perfecting and bringing it to full completion in you"
Selah moment:Is your heart &life pliable to the Potter’s touch?
 

Isn’t funny and common for people to notice the work God has done in each one of us as women and comment on the beauty. And even though compliments are nice to hear, some people have been known to resist them (Admit it, you probably have too.) It's not so much a humility thing as it is an "I-don't-see-myself-as-beautiful" thing. From a limited perspective, we as human being can see only the unfinished work. But in truth, this doesn't negate the beauty of the work God has done and is doing in our lives.

Real beauty isn't about a finished or flawless product. It can't be. It's not possible on this side of eternity to have completed beauty. That is why we continue to be a work in progress.

Our restoration will be complete in the presence of God when we see Him face to face.  Now, you might be saying, "But Mercy I can't be beautiful!  You don't know what I've done...or what I've been through...or what I'm going through!"

Friend, God knows where you have been, what you have been through, and where you are now. He knows what your flaws are and loves you in spite of your imperfections. His tender love is far-reaching and complete. Your past sins do not define you. Your painful scars do not define you. Your present sufferings do not define you. They are just shards of brokenness that God will use to lovingly refine your beauty. The transformation from broken into beautiful is neither easy nor instantaneous. It demands a yielded heart and can be quite painful, but it comes with great reward.

God will need your broken pieces--your scars, shame, insecurities, disappointments, betrayals, and failures. Do you have some of those? Are they tucked away in a safe, do-not-enter part of your heart? You might find it hard to hand over hurts. I get that. It's hard for me too. But difficult as it may be, it's time to hand them over and let our masterful Lord create a stunning work of beauty in you. And He's going to need all of your broken pieces to complete the restoration. He’s ready to mould and shape you into a beautiful reflection of His glory.  Isaiah 64:8 says "Yet, O LORD, you are our Father. We are the clay, you are the potter; we are all the work of your hand." May God continue to mould you into the woman he has ordained you to be?

May the wonder of His grace be at work in your life woman of excellence and may you walk in kingdom authority! See you in August

Love

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