Trusting the Process
Rasol Manouchehri Ardakani - 05 September 2025
“Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”
We live in a world that loves instant results. Fast food. Same-day delivery. Quick fixes. But spiritual growth does not work like that. God’s transformation in our lives is a process, and it takes time.
Paul reminds the believers in Philippi that the God who began a good work in them will carry it on to completion. He does not start something and leave it half-finished. He is faithful to keep working in us, even when we cannot see the results right away.
Think about a seed planted in the ground. You cannot see what is happening under the soil, but that does not mean nothing is happening. Roots are forming. Growth is beginning. It is the same with our spiritual lives. There are seasons when it feels like nothing is changing, but God is working beneath the surface.
I have had times when I have prayed for patience, only to find myself facing situations that test my patience more than ever. At first, I wondered why God seemed to be making things harder. But over time, I realised He was answering my prayer in the most practical way possible. He was building my character, not just giving me a quick burst of patience.
Trusting the process means believing that every season matters. The joyful seasons and the difficult ones. The breakthroughs and the waiting. The times we feel close to God and the times we feel like we are just holding on.
You may feel like your progress is too slow. You may be wondering why God has not changed certain things yet. But be encouraged: He is still working. Your story is not finished. And when He is done, the beauty of His work in your life will be worth the wait.
Prayer of the Day:
Lord, thank You that You never give up on me. Help me to trust Your timing and Your process. Even when I cannot see what You are doing, I choose to believe that You are at work in me. Amen.