S – 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, ¹² so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ. 

2 Thessalonians 1:11–12 ESV

O – Paul consistently made what God has done for believers the basis of his appeals for them to lead lives in keeping with their destiny. Christians do not live worthily in order to obtain salvation but because they have been granted salvation.

A second request was that God would bring to full expression every good purpose of theirs to glorify God, and every act motivated by their faith in God. Both motives and actions have their source in God (Phil. 2:13); thus they are accomplished by His power.

1:12. The ultimate purpose of this prayer is the glory of God.

 Thomas L. Constable, “2 Thessalonians,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures, ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck, vol. 2 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985), 716.

A – Strong Commentary.  We cannot forget or minimize what God has done for us.  We had no ability to save ourselves from sin. Christ willingly stepped in and paid the price with his own life. He gave it to us. Secondly, when our motives and actions align with God, it allows the Holy Spirit to endue us with power that surpasses our own abilities.  All of this glorifies God – not in our perfection but the desire and growth closer to him.

R – Heavenly Father, you are gracious and merciful.  Thank you for paying the price for our sin.  Empower us to live worthy of your calling today.  Let our motives, words and actions all point toward glorifying you.