Collegiate Day of Prayer Global: 40-Day Prayer GuideSample

Day 35: His Grace Will Complete It

By Stephen Chey (Stephen is a pastor at New Creation Church in Seoul, Korea.)

Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.

—Philippians 1:6

Like Peter, who received an overwhelming vision to be a fisher of men on the shore of Galilee, we too are called with a vision of revival to transform cities and nations. Yet, we are often far from prepared. Like Peter, we try our best to make it work, but we end up making mistakes and experiencing painful failures. This leads us to ask, “Am I truly worthy?”

The comforting truth is that as long as our partnership in Christ remains steadfast (Philippians 1:5), we can be confident that He who began a good work in us will bring it to completion. It is not our own effort but His grace that completes it. The good work He began is not primarily about bringing revival or leading many to salvation, but about our inner transformation to become more like Christ (1:9-11). This process humbles us and keeps us focused on becoming more like Christ, which is absolutely necessary to be used by God. When we are in despair, this verse touches and restores us, just as Jesus did for Peter in John 21:15-22. With this confidence, we can get back on track, knowing He will complete all His work in us.

Years ago, I too was in despair, needing to leave seminary due to opposition and obstacles. I thought everything was over—that I had failed in God’s purpose for me. One night, by His grace, I came across Steve Green’s song based on Philippians 1:6. I listened to it countless times, finding peace in realizing that it’s not about seminary or revival but about becoming more like Christ—and that God will bring this to completion. Later, His grace opened a door for me to finish my studies, and during those years He led me to experiences that equipped me for the future. Through this journey, I came to see that it’s not my effort but His grace that prepares us.

We must trust His leadership in our lives. Sometimes our hearts must be broken, even shattered, so that we may experience His gentle touch that mends our hearts by His reviving grace. When we’re finally ready, God will pour out His Spirit upon us and we will receive the power of the Holy Spirit, manifesting through us as a united church. Together, we will witness revival in our time.

PRAYER POINTS:

• Pray for those who are weary or in despair to have confidence that God will bring the good work in them to completion.
• Pray for the Church to focus on becoming like Christ in unity.
• Pray that we, as a united Church, will be ready vessels for revival to reach campuses and nations.