Recently we attended an open house for some friends of ours who had bought a piece of property that needed to be remodeled. Almost everyone told them to just tear the house down and start over because it would take too long and wasn't worth the effort. One person recognized it had good bones and that is all it took to begin the process. It has been a 3.5 year process, requiring a lot of time, hard work, changing plans, tears, and changing plans again, but they stuck with the process and today this home is a beautiful restored home whose foundation, original flooring, and walls had been solid all along. Because my friends did not give up, this home has new life and a new purpose. Are there still things that need done? Absolutely. It's a lot like us. There is always more. More healing, more changing, more growing, but here is the deal. God will never give up on us, just like our friends did not give up on the property they were restoring. He stays in the process with us. Don't get overwhelmed with all that needs changed. Rejoice in each step along the journey. I was cleaning our porch this morning and realized it had been too long since it had been given some attention. I almost stopped before I even got started, but soon realized that even if I only get it a little cleaner, I am making progress simply because I started. As long as I remember not to give up I can be happy with the process because there will always be more. Don't give up! Christ has not given up on you!!