I have a word list that I’d brainstormed some weeks back, when I was inspired to break down praise. I have a few different words for ‘p’. Yet, as I prayed over the right word for today, one came to mind that wasn’t on the list:
Potential.
Hallelujah for potential! It means that there’s something better ahead. The story doesn’t have an abrupt ending here. Even if it feels like it’s over and done with, stay tuned for the sequel.
This verse, from Philippians 1:6 came to mind.
There has never been the slightest doubt in my mind that the God who started this great work in you would keep at it and bring it to a flourishing finish on the very day Christ Jesus appears. ~ The Message
God has a ‘come as you are’ policy. In all my Bible reading, I have yet to find a place where He lists hoops to be jumped through or extensive prerequisites for His love. He says to come.
And He will take you, clean you up and transform you. Isaiah 1:18 says
“Come now, let’s settle this,” says the Lord. “Though your sins are like scarlet, I will make them white as snow. Though they are red like crimson, I will make them as white as wool.” ~New Living Translation. (emphasis added)
God sees potential. This is why He’s willing to invest the time and effort needed to transform us. And get this–there is no guaranteed return on His investment. We still have the freedom to turn away from Him and do our own thing.
Though my life may be short term, God’s plan for me affects the long term.
I don’t have to understand it now; I just need to trust it now.
How has potential affected your praise?