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Wednesday, July 1, 2026
A couple of weeks ago, I started the project shown in the image. Eventually, it will become a small patio made of concrete pavers, with a picnic table where we can sit and enjoy our garden. But as you can see, it’s far from finished. There are still several steps before I can call it complete.
The first step (pictured above) is leveling the space. The ground has a slight slope, so it needs to be even before anything else can happen.
Next (pictured immediately above) will come layers of crushed gravel (about half a ton) and sand (another quarter ton), each carefully leveled and compacted.
Finally, the patio will be topped with 70 concrete pavers (pictured – at the 50 paver stage), totaling roughly three-quarters of a ton.
There’s still a lot of work ahead. It’s clearly not finished.
When I look at this project, I can’t help but think about my own life, especially my spiritual walk. I know I’m not finished, and more importantly, I know God isn’t finished with me.
I’m grateful that, despite my imperfections, God continues to shape me. Like this project, there are still steps ahead – areas to level, rough edges to smooth out. When I allow Him to work, I trust the Master Builder to mold and refine me into something better.
And the best part? He is committed to finishing what He started.
How about you? Are you willing to let Him continue the work in your life? If so, pray and give God permission to finish the job!