Have you ever wonder why start-ups often keep the Beta test phrase label on their products long after their launch? They leave it on there to stress that the product is not finished – it is a work in progress. There is still room for improvements.
What do you think will happen to us if we could embrace the idea of “Permanent Beta” and apply it to every area of lives – Allowing space for growth in our spiritual, social, and professional life. Permanent Beta – is a one day at a time commitment to personal, professional and spiritual growth and development. Each day represents an opportunity to develop you craft, sharpen your skills, improve your serve and show Christ in his ever-increasing glory.
I have heard people dismiss or cover up their sluggishness with the phrase – “I’m a work in progress.” But this is not a passive excuse to spiritual, or professional laziness. The goal is to open up your life to the Lord, to trusted friends with continued humility and a teachable spirit, recognizing that you are not perfect and there is always room for improvement.
I’m not ashamed to tell the world that God is not finished with me yet. He is still cutting off the rough edges of my life and shaping me into the image of His Son Jesus Christ. That is the beauty of permanent beta. That’s the beauty of being a work in progress – you get to reinvent yourself and make things better.
Recently. I went back and edited close to 50 old articles on my blog. I’m ashamed that I even had the guts to publish them. But Christ’s love and perfection compels me to do better. So I deleted a few and edited some. I’m striving everyday to do better.
Here is how I am striving. By:
- Staying humble
- Staying open to criticisms
- Staying hungry to learn
- Staying creative
- Staying a visionary
- Staying pliable in the master’s hand
- Staying adventurous
After I’ve done my best, I will rest in his perfection to spur me on – because I will always be a work in progress until I’m completely perfected in Him on that day.
Walter Bright 
Hello, I’ve nominated you for the hugs award. please visit http://joseyphina.wordpress.com/2013/03/07/the-hugs-award/ for the link to the award image. Stay blessed.
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Thanks a million Joseyphina… I will check it out!
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Isn’t it awesome be a work in progress!
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Great Post! Amen. Thank God that we are a work in progress, always getting better, moving higher, and finding precious inner treasures. Thank you so much for stopping by My Journal of Praise and liking a post. Be Blessed!
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You are welcome! You will see me again and again… Stay blessed!
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Just nominated you for an award, my friend.
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Thank you Brian will check it ASAP…!
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Amen Walter! I always say…..as long as I’m alive in this world…..God isn’t finished with me yet….and so, neither am I!
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The closer I get I find out how much more I need him to fix me.
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amen Walter!!!!
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I read the post earlier today, actually spoke to me, I do hope all is well on your end! Ty for sharing it! God Bless 🙂
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Fantastic, having an awesome time! Thanks for checking in, see you soon on your blog
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