My oldest daughter, well, she gave her dad and I some anxious days and some sleepless nights during a few of her teenaged years...
"...being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ." Philippians 1:6
The drama of youthful angst, messy bedrooms, goofy girlfriends, some not so desirable boyfriends, and a dash of attitude kept us on our knees in prayer for her. Yet, did we ever give up on Dayspring Melissa? No, never. Did we want to throw in the towel, move away, and not leave a forwarding address for her? Jesus never gives up on us, either.
This confidence is based upon Jesus Himself. Jesus, who began this excellent work in us is the basis of this overwhelming hope. His plans do not rely upon our frailty and failings, but upon the His Holy Spirit working in and through us. We only need to have open and ready hearts to receive His touch to complete what He has started.
You know, my daughter’s name is written in my Bible at this verse – written during one of those sleepless nights. And, as I witness the amazing, beautiful Jesus-follower she is today, God isn’t failing us or her. The same will be true for you and me as well.