He's the finisher

“And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.” Philippians 1:6 (NLT)

      This verse really encouraged me today. I'm so thankful we are not the ones "finishing" the work started in us. I think sometimes we forget it's God who began it, and it's God who will finish it. We wont always have good days, or even good seasons. It's those times when we really need to know who the worker is in our lives. If we believe it is ourselves we may be left feeling depressed, hopeless and regretful, but when we know God is the one who began the good work within us, and He will finish it, we are left feeling hopeful. It takes the pressure off. Our job is to delight in the Lord, to enjoy Him, spend time with Him and remain in Him. 

        He's the beginner and finisher.