Philippians 1:6

And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion ….

Lord, my story isn’t over yet,

I know.

I have lifetimes to live.

I have sunsets to mourn

and Sunday morning sunrises

to watch with hope

while singing hymns of praise.

From my first breath,

from the moment I first felt

the touch of Your Spirit

begin to work and move

through me, warming my heart,

I have known—

I have believed—

I have walked with faith

and prayed, not that You would do

good things for me,

but that You would do

good things through me,

that You would allow me to share

Your story with others

and to quench their thirst

with a cup that never needs refilling,

a cup of Your Living Water.

This is my purpose.

This is my story.

This is my life’s work

to share Your story, Lord,

Your tale of redemption

and sacrifice,

of death and resurrection,

of forgiveness and absolution,

of hope and promise,

of everlasting and unconditional

LOVE.

This is the good work

You began in me.

And I have no doubt

You will see it

to completion.

Amen.