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  22^nd October 2025

WednesdayReflection

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'Karen O'Reilly'

    "I am deeply passionate about helping women
    grow in their faith through Scripture
    and prayer."

The Lord Will Fulfill His
  Purpose For Me

      'Psalm 138:8'

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You don't have to worry - God will fulfill His purpose for you!

Read Psalm 138:8

You will do everything you have promised; Lord, your love is eternal. Complete the work that you have begun. GNT

What a powerful declaration!
The psalmist acknowledges that God has a specific purpose for his life, and he expresses unwavering faith that the Lord will see it through to completion.

This verse reminds us that each of us has a unique purpose and calling in this world.
Our lives have meaning and significance in the grand tapestry of God's plan, and because God's love for us endures forever, we can have confidence that He will never forsake the work He has begun in our lives.

It is important to note that God's purpose for our lives may not always match up with our own expectations or desires.
Sometimes, we may face challenges, setbacks, or detours along the way.

But even in those moments, don't worry, you can take heart in the truth that God's purpose remains unshakable.
He is not limited by your circumstances or hindered by your failures.
In fact, He often works through them to shape you and me, teach us, and ultimately bring about His perfect plan.

This past year I have wrestled with the idea that God accomplishes His purpose and His plan, His way, without my help.
I thought that my job was to help Him achieve His plan for me and my family.
But He clearly showed me that is not the case!
Do you ever wrestle with this notion too?

Do you find it hard to be still and let the God of the universe (Elohim) work out His purpose in your life?

The unwavering love of God
"...your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever."

The psalmist continues his praise by acknowledging the enduring and unwavering love of God. His love is not temporary or conditional.
It is steadfast and everlasting.
It is a love that knows no bounds, that reaches into the deepest parts of our souls, and that remains with us through every season of life.
It is a love that offers comfort in times of distress, strength in times of weakness, and grace in times of failure.

Don't worry, you are not alone, you are deeply valued and cherished by the Creator of the universe.
God has amazing plans for you that you may not even have considered for your life

Take hold of the last part of Psalm 138:8 and let it encourage your heart.

The psalmist cries, "Do not forsake the work of your hands."

This plea reflects his deep reliance on God's faithfulness and his recognition of his own dependence on the Lord's presence and guidance.
It serves as a reminder for us to surrender ourselves to God's will and trust in His divine leading.

God, as our loving Creator, has intricately designed and formed us
He has crafted us with purpose, uniqueness, and intention.
And just as a skilled artisan does not abandon their creation, God will not forsake us. He will continue to mould us, refine us, and fulfill His plans for our lives.

Father, thank You for the reassurance that You will fulfill Your purpose in me.
Your love is not bound by time or circumstance.
Help me to trust in Your sovereign plan for my life, even when circumstances may seem uncertain or challenging.

Fill my heart with confidence in Your steadfast love that endures forever.
Help me to surrender fully to Your will, knowing that You will never forsake the work of Your hands. Amen.

As you meditate on Psalm 138:8, be encouraged to trust in the faithfulness of God. Surrender Your plans, desires, and expectations to God, knowing that His purpose for you is far greater and more fulfilling than anything you could imagine.

I pray you find comfort in God's unwavering love and remain confident that He will faithfully accomplish His work in your life.

This is an edited version.
The full article is avaiable on request

My name is Karen,
and I am deeply passionate about helping women grow in their faith through Scripture and prayer.
I have been married to a wonderful man of God for 25 years, and for 15 of those years, I have had the privilege of serving alongside him in church ministry as a minister's wife.
I believe that solid theology matters.
That's why every study I create is rooted in Scripture, keeping context, accuracy, and application at the centre.

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