Today’s Spiritual Theme: I’m Still Growing and Guided by My Creator

Scripture Focus – Psalm 139:14 KJV – “I will praise thee, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; marvelous are thy works and that my soul knoweth right well.”

King James Version

Supporting Scriptures – Philippians 1:6 KJV “Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ.”

King James Version

Supporting Scripture – Psalm 138:8 KJV “The LORD will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O LORD, endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands.”

King James Version

Devotional Reflection

“I Am Still Growing and Guided by my Creator”

Sis, As we celebrate 100 days on this journey, I feel like it’s also a great time to pause for reflection. Personal reflection. 100 days seems like a long time but it has gone by so fast. We have walked day by day with the Lord through the book of Psalm 139 and there have been areas that we have had to visit more than once. When we began this journey, it was one where I wanted to make sure that we don’t leave nothing out. Wherever the Spirit guides us through this walk, we were going to take every step; one step at a time. It’s not been easy. Pause for just a moment and think about where you were on Challenge139 – Day 1.

I don’t know about you but there were days were I wanted to just wrap it all up and call it quits. There were days where I was frustrated and feeling like I putting way to much energy into this thing and not wanting to continue. But one thing about God is that when he has given instructions of something that you are assigned to do; He also gives strength. And we have some strength, honey.

He has not left us. So let’s dive into this thing…

You know, reaching a milestone does not mean that we have reached the finish line of this thing. This is an opportunity for us to step back reevaluate some things and thank God for how far he has brought us. 100 days…ooo let me tell you! There is a saying that if you can do something for 21 days straight it become a habit. But I have to say that If God ain’t in the planning process, then you can forget it. (*Yes, I used “ain’t.)

If it had not been for God we wouldn’t be here today. You wouldn’t be here today. Sis, you have come so far. So listen, Philippians 1:6 says that we can be confident that he that begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ” – this should be comforting to us. God started the work in you. Do you not think that He would not finish what he started. And just the simple fact that it is a “good” work. Girl, I almost shouted. Because I thought about in the beginning how he created all and each day stepped back and said how good it was. God takes great pride in what he makes. Stop being so hard on yourself because the one who made you and going to finish what He made. And He steps back to look at how good it is.

I heard you… somebody already being a “negative Nancy”. Well, I’ve got this wrong and that wrong. Psalm 138:8 says that He will perfect that which concerns me… He’s not done, Sis. Remember that we talked about this not too long ago that we work towards perfection we are not born perfect. It’s a journey. A step by step, one day at a time type of walk.

Girl, you’ve reached 100 days on this journey and that’s AMAZING! Don’t get so focused on the finish line that you cannot stop and appreciate the good work that God is doing in you today!

Journal Prompt

Sis, reaching a milestone does not mean that the work is done. We should be reminded that God is still faithful to us during this journey and that we can trust that He will be with us till the end.

Grab a piece of paper or write this in your journal.

Since there are 39 days left – write down 39 things that you are praying to God for during the remainder of this journey.

Today’s Challenge

Stand in the mirror and quote the affirmation to yourself 3 times: I am grateful for how far God has brought me, and I trust Him with the growth still ahead. I am not perfect but thank God that I am striving towards perfection.

Today’s Prayer

Lord, thank you for bringing me to Day 100. Thank you for every lesson, every Scripture, and every opportunity to draw closer to You. Help me to continue to grow in humility, patience, and faith. Continue to remind me that the work that you are doing within me is not finished. In Jesus name, Amen.

Sis, Remember This…

Don’t become so focused on how far you still have to go that you forget to thank God for how far He’s already brought you.

Sis, growth deserves gratitude, even when the journey isn’t finished.

Celebrate the progress, trust the process, and keep walking with God.