Establish, direct, steadfastness

But the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one. And we have confidence in the Lord about you, that you are doing and will do the things that we command. May the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God and to the steadfastness of Christ. (2 Thessalonians 3:3-5 ESV)

Establish, direct, steadfastness.  These are the three words that stand out to me in this passage.  This provides a complete picture of our lives as Christ followers.  "He will establish you"-this is the beginning of our walk, "may The Lord direct our hearts"-this is the day to day following after Christ, and "the steadfastness of Christ"-this is the eternal sustainment of Christ through His shed blood.  Remember we are saved by grace through faith in Christ...Christ + Nothing = Everything.