Sept. 13, 2025

Day 257 God Finishes What He Starts | Philippians 1:6

Day 257 God Finishes What He Starts | Philippians 1:6

Send us a text Have you ever felt like your spiritual growth has stalled or that God might have abandoned your unfinished areas? Today's powerful message centers on the promise found in Philippians 1:6 that "God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished." We explore the profound truth that spiritual transformation follows God's timeline, not ours. When progress feels painfully slow or setbacks make you question your journey, remember that the di...

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Have you ever felt like your spiritual growth has stalled or that God might have abandoned your unfinished areas? Today's powerful message centers on the promise found in Philippians 1:6 that "God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished."

We explore the profound truth that spiritual transformation follows God's timeline, not ours. When progress feels painfully slow or setbacks make you question your journey, remember that the divine Craftsman continues shaping you with purpose and patience. This episode offers reassurance that the responsibility for completion doesn't rest on your shoulders—it belongs to the One who initiated the work in the first place.

Lauren guides listeners through a practical exercise of identifying those unfinished areas in our lives and declaring God's continued work over them. This simple yet powerful practice helps shift our perspective from frustration to faith, from impatience to trust in the process. We're reminded that setbacks aren't evidence of failure but simply part of the complex journey of spiritual formation.

The episode concludes with a heartfelt prayer and the encouraging reminder that "He's not finished writing your story." Whether you're feeling stuck, discouraged, or simply needing spiritual refreshment, this message offers the perfect blend of biblical truth and practical application. Take a few minutes to listen, reflect, and renew your trust in God's commitment to complete what He started in you. Subscribe to "Wisdom for the Day" for more daily spiritual encouragement to help you walk in faith through life's challenges.

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00:00 - Welcome to Wisdom for the Day

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Welcome to Wisdom for the Day, your daily source for spiritual refreshment and guidance.

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I'm Rick.

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Join me as I dive into God's Word to find clarity and strength for life's challenges.

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Let me help you embrace each day with faith and wisdom, ready to feel inspired.

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Let's get started.

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And now Weekends with Lauren.

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And now Weekends with Lauren.

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Today is day 257.

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God finishes what he starts.

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We'll be in Philippians, chapter 1, verse 6 from the New Living Translation.

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Hey there, it's Sunday, and let's begin today with a reminder of God's faithfulness, and I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished.

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You may feel like your progress is slow, but God isn't finished with you.

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He's the one who started the work and he's the one who will complete it.

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Don't let setbacks make you think you're off track.

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God is patient.

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He's shaping you day by day.

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Trust the process, because you can trust the one who holds the process.

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Now write down one area of your life that feels unfinished.

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Pray over it and declare God is still working in me.

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Let's pray together, Lord, thank you for not giving up on me.

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Help me trust that you will finish what you've started in my life, no matter how long it takes, In Jesus name, amen.

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Now remember, Rick has your daily dose of wisdom all week long, starting tomorrow, and I will see you next Saturday.

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Well, that's all for today, but remember I'm here every weekend and you should be too.

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The executive producer for Wisdom for the Day Weekends with Lauren is Kimmy Shirley Special intro and outro music by Weston McCurry.

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You can message me or Rick at renewedmindsetscom.

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Slash contact.

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I'm so glad we had this time together.

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And don't forget he's not finished writing your story.

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Come back next time and we'll keep walking it out together here on Weekends with Lauren.

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I love you all so much.

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Bye.