The Good Work Of Transformation

And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.

—Philippians 1:6 (NLT)

Heavenly Father,

Thank You for sending Christ to pay the penalty for the sin of all mankind!  Thank You, also, for the good work of transformation that You began within me on the day I first believed—and for always being faithful to finish what You start!

I know with certainty that it is You who began this work—by the power of Christ in me—and because it is You that began this work, it is a good work, indeed.

I believe that this good work that You began will work within me for the rest of my days—that You will be faithful to attentively continue it throughout my lifetime.

I am completely confident that, by Your Spirit, You are enabling me to become more like Christ every day—as I continue to grow and mature in Him, according to Your plan and purpose, into the perfected work of Your hand.

I am grateful that You will not leave undone the good work that You have begun in me—but will be faithful to bring this work of love and grace to final completion on that day when I finally see Christ Jesus face to face.

Thank You for sending Christ to pay the penalty for the sin of all mankind!  Thank You, also, for the good work of transformation that You began within me on the day I first believed—and for always being faithful to finish what You start!

In the name of Jesus, Amen.