“Just as you know how we were exhorting and encouraging and imploring each one of you as a father would his own children, so that you would walk in a manner worthy of the God who calls you into His own kingdom and glory” (1 Thessalonians 2:11-12).
This does not say you must be worthy, it says to walk in a manner as though you were worthy. We are all walking the path toward being like Christ, but would any dare say they are already there? The Lord is calling you forward and has empowered you in Christ to accomplish what He intends. Come then in the exhortations you have received and walk with and in Him always.
Lord, I still have much to learn. You have sent those who would help me in this life. Help me to remember all of the good things I have received that I might continue in the life of faith You have given me by grace. Guide me always to walk according to Your goodness, leading me to the place where I live as Your child. Whatever it takes, keep me moving in that direction, dear Lord.
Lord Jesus, You knew the price You would have to pay in order to enable each one of us to journey in the direction of becoming like You. Guide me, dear Lord, in the way of everlasting life in order that I would now and forever walk according to the precepts You have given all of us. Lead me to be steadfast, learning how to walk in the way which is worthy of the calling I have received by grace through faith. Amen.
