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As we conclude this series on full-circle moments, it’s imperative to note one thing: with full-circle moments, nothing is left undone.
Think about it as if you’re drawing a circle on a piece of paper. You begin with that first event or occurrence as the starting point of your circle. As you outline the shape, you go further and further from that point. By the time you have a semi-circle, life may look completely different and so very distant from the start. But then, you find yourself at the end of your circle. The start and end points close the circle under a similar story to complete the journey you have been on.
Dictionary.com says that, to say that something“full circle” has returned “to the original place, source, or state through a cycle of developments[1].” The only difference with a full-circle moment, though, is that you’re not just returning to the original situation or condition from where you started. You’re returning, having lived so much life, having absorbed so many experiences and lessons. You’re returning to this point stronger, more healed, and more wise. You’ve grown a lot since that first point. Now, there’s finality. A deeper understanding. A conclusion to a story that was left open-ended or lacked closure. You’re not going back to what once was; you’ve progressed even further than before.
As we’ve seen in this series, God uses full-circle moments in our lives for so many reasons. God wants you to remember your story, so you can see Him redeem it. He will refine your story, so He can reveal Himself to you in a powerful, loving, and caring way. The best part? God wants to render your story completed. Nothing is left undone.
“And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.” - Philippians 1:6 (ESV)
God is a God of completion. What He finishes, He starts.
For me, this came about through a book I found online. One of my favorite free-time activities is completing Bible studies. I collect them like it’s my job (except I’m paying for them). In a past season, I bought and worked through the First 5 study on the second half of the book of Psalms. The content helped me through a difficult season, and the book kept me grounded when I was at the peak of my happiness. I wanted the book on first half of the Psalms, but it wasn’t available in print any longer.
Years had passed and I was scrolling on different websites to shop. I can’t tell you why because I’m not much of an online shopper. I didn’t even have an account with this website! At random, I searched for what Bible studies people are selling. This one was there. This book, which has been out of print and hard to find, showed up on my doorstep a few days later.
In this case, God gave me the study to complete the book of Psalms. In a larger context, God was completing a greater story, marked by healing and defined by grace. This season and this story would soon be finished, too.
As I work through this study, God has been drawing me back to the forgotten places where I saw His beauty through nature. One day, it was a beach along the shoreline that I pictured, but could never locate on my own. Another day, it took having a car issue to park me among a daffodil field that I used to love going to. In the stillness, God met me at each place to show me that He has healed me. He reclaimed those spaces, not for who I was with there before, but to reveal to me that He always has been there. And that He was there, right there with me, now.
- God has reminded me of who I am by bringing me back to my hometown for work.
- He’s refined me through my time and ministry endeavors.
- He’s redeemed those places that I thought were too shattered and beyond broken. He built a platform for my shop in the best way.
- He’s revealed His character to me through healing me of heartbreak and hurts.
- And now, He’s rendering it all completed.Just like how He gave me that second book of a Bible study series, He’s completing the work of this season.
This full-circle process reminds me of Jesus’ sacrifice. On the cross, His work was completed and finished. Isn’t it interesting? In Genesis 3, a tree played a critical role in humanity falling to sin. But God, rendering that story completed, used a tree to complete that story.
So…what’s next?
The “full circle” moment didn’t stop when the skies went dark that day. God did something new.
Jesus conquered sin and redeemed us from the curse of the law (Galatians 3:13).We know He rose three days later. He did this to bring forth new life.
Revelation 21:4-5 gives us even further hope for today. There is more than what we see and feel today, for there will be a new heaven and new earth:
“He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away. And he who was seated on the throne said, ‘Behold, I am making all things new.’ Also he said, ‘Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.’”
This season, this full-circle moment, may be completed. And we have hope that, whatever comes next, God will do new, greater things.
Reflection
What new things are you asking God to do in your life? Share in the comments below.
References
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