still looking for transformation

One of my recurring themes this past year has involved my personal transformation. I know all too well the areas of life, faith, and practice that I continue to wrestle with. I am not the man (husband, father, friend, son) that I want to be. I have seen growth, seen the hand of God working in my life. There are a few key areas that I keep bringing back to God. It's been a good summer, with progress in lots of ways.

I am believing God for his transformation of my heart, my mind, my hands...I know that when I came to place my trust in Christ, he canceled the power of sin in my life. But there are lingering effects of a life lived for self, poor choices, and a sinful nature that must be put to death. I believe that I have been made new, top to bottom. I also know that there are still parts of my life in which I don't see consistent victory. I am counting on God's grace and power to flood those areas.

When I was in high school, I started praying the idea of Philippians 1:6 over my life:

And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.

I have to thank God for his faithfulness, and praise him for his power. I want to be the man he calls me to be.