notesbynora

There are moments when life feels unfinished. Loose ends linger. Prayers remain unanswered. Seasons of waiting stretch far longer than we ever imagined they would. We tell ourselves we are being patient, but deep down we wonder if something has gone wrong—if we misunderstood God, missed a step, or were forgotten somewhere along the way.

Unfinished things can make us uneasy. We like closure. We like answers. We like knowing how the story will turn out. And when those things don’t come on our timeline, it’s tempting to believe that God has paused… or worse, stepped away altogether.

But Scripture gently reminds us otherwise. Philippians 1:6 says,
“He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion.”

God does not abandon what He starts. Not halfway through. Not when it gets complicated. Not when progress is slow or invisible.

We often measure God’s work by what we can see. We look for movement, milestones, or clear direction. But God does some of His most important work beneath the surface—quietly forming, strengthening, and preparing us in ways we may not recognize until much later.

Even when growth feels invisible. Even when the waiting feels unbearable. Even when hope feels fragile.

There have been times in my own life when I felt stuck in the middle of the story. Not where I used to be, but not yet where I believed God was leading me. Those in-between places can feel lonely. They can leave us questioning our purpose, our timing, and sometimes even our faith.

But I’ve learned that in-between does not mean inactive. What looks unfinished to us is often simply in process to God. He is still working behind the scenes—aligning details, softening hearts, opening doors, closing others, and teaching us things we could not learn any other way. Just because we cannot see His hand does not mean it isn’t moving.

Think of a story while it’s still being written. A chapter may end in uncertainty, tension, or unresolved conflict. If we stop reading there, it might feel incomplete or discouraging. But the author knows what comes next. Every line is intentional. Every pause has purpose.

God is the Author of our stories. He knows how this chapter connects to the next. He knows how the loose ends will be tied together. He knows how what feels broken now will one day make sense.

So if today feels unresolved—take heart. If prayers remain unanswered…If doors haven’t opened…If clarity hasn’t come…It does not mean God is finished. It means He is still at work.

Trust Him in the waiting. Trust Him in the silence. Trust Him when the picture feels incomplete. The same God who began this work in you is faithful to finish it—in His time, in His way, and for His glory.

And when the story is complete, you will see that not a single moment was wasted.

Prayer:
Lord, help me trust You in the unfinished places of my life. When I grow weary of waiting, remind me that You are still at work. Give me peace as You complete what You have begun. Amen.