We are called to grow in faith, seek righteousness, maintain joy and peace, and endure through hardship without losing the hope and ideals that God has placed in our hearts.  It is a continual journey of transformation — one where we mature in our understanding of God’s purpose for us, and live faithfully in the midst of life’s challenges.  I pray that God will give us the strength to move forward in spiritual maturity, embracing the process, and trusting that He will complete the work He has begun in us.