Scriptural Focus: 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 God Offers than Forgiveness. “May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through." 1 Thessalonians 5:23 God Can Do What We Do Ourselves. “For what the law was powerless to do...God did by sending his own Son.” Romans 8:3 Grace Reaches the Person. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.” 1 Thessalonians 5:23 Whole does not mean . “Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me…. Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal…” Philippians 3:12–14 We Don’t Have to Live . “The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it.” 1 Thessalonians 5:24 Grace Forms Us . Ministry is not just an activity we do. It is the life and love of Christ being expressed through his people. “God can do anything, you know—far more than you could ever imagine or guess or request in your wildest dreams! He does it not by pushing us around but by working within us, his Spirit deeply and gently within us.” Ephesians 3:20-21 (The Message) Reflection Questions Where might God be seeking to do a deeper work in my life? (habits, fears, relationships, or area I have not fully surrendered to Him) In what area of my life do I sense God still forming me to become more like Jesus, and how can I remain open to His work? Journal a prayer