functional artwork

This concept of functional artwork has been rolling around in my brain the last couple days.
Being God's ποιημα... His workmanship, product, fabric, art.. all concepts that I appreciate.
Namely because God is both the Author and Finisher.
I can't stand not finishing things. I hate getting all my sewing stuff out, going to town on something and not being done. I've sewed many hours into the night for the sake of this principle.
God is the Author AND Finisher of my faith. Isn't that beautiful?

"And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ." Philippians 1:6

Knowing that His will is sanctification for me, His will is to make much of me is awesome but the greatest joy of being God's project is knowing that He who called is faithful! The character of this Author is Good. He finishes what He starts.He accomplishes His purposes. He's faithful when I'm faithless. He's HOLY and long suffering. He's just and kind, compassionate and incredibly interested in me.
This is freeing.
The other great truth about being God's poiema is that it is purposeful.
"For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them"
Ephesians 2:10
"In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven."
Matthew 5:16

I am to be functional artwork. As He Authors me and adds details,refining His own image in me- I serve a purpose.

How functional am I in this purpose?
How beautiful is my display of His Authorship and image?
These are the questions I face in every moment of each day.
That's all.