What hope do we have for overcoming our sin and experiencing real change and growth? “To this end we always pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling and may fulfill every resolve for good and every work of faith by his power” (2 Thess. 1:11). We bring the desire, the resolve, and the faith, but God brings the power. We invite him to keep working on us, with all of his infinite power, love, and creativity, through prayer.