A Prayer of Petition and Praise, Part 4

Our salvation is entirely a work of God, but spiritual growth is a cooperative effort as the Christian works together with God to become spiritually mature. This process is sometimes difficult and painful. Discouraging anxieties can rise up as we battle with sin, and we may grow cold in our affections. Yet the Lord commands that we press on, and be filled up to all the fullness of God. This fullness isn’t evidenced by signs and wonders, but by the miraculous transformation of our character. We are to be so filled with His holiness, love, faithfulness, peace, wisdom, and truth that there’s no room for the things of the world. This should be our consuming desire, and our heartfelt prayer for ourselves and the Church. We must invite His sanctifying work, seek it, and yield to it. And when the battle threatens to overwhelm and your strength seems small, remember that you are not alone. God’s power to transform can overcome all obstacles, and His limitless grace will see you through.