at the end... yet just the beginning

This past Sunday I was reminded of a phrase from the song He Giveth More Grace ~ “when we reach the end of our hoarded resources…”

I would have to say that would sum up where I am currently – at the end of my hoarded resources. In this case, that would mean endurance, stamina, and focus. I have been sick on and off (mostly on) for the past 3 weeks. To say I have hit a wave of discouragement is putting it lightly. About the time I thought the medicine was doing its’ thing, I’d start running a fever again and back into bed I’d climb.

Yes, this is a time when it can definitely feel like you have come to the end. But I’m glad that’s not the end of the song - for the truth of the next phrase is what keeps a person going when they would like to give up. It is definitely an encouragement to me!

“…the Father’s full giving is only begun.”

Oh what an awesome thought! When I have nothing left in me – and I admit I can do nothing more – God, my loving Heavenly Father, just begins His giving of grace. Wow!

I have no idea who, as they are reading this, might be right there – at the end of your resources. That might mean financially or emotionally or spiritually. But I pray that the words of this song will encourage your heart today like they have mine!

“His love has no limits, His grace has no measure,

His power has no boundary known unto men;

For out of His infinite riches in Jesus

He giveth ~ and giveth ~ and giveth again.”