To Be Like Thee

by Austin Stone Worship

Theology & Meaning

A prayer for Christlikeness—to be conformed to the image of the Son through the cross and the Spirit's work. Rooted in Romans 8:29's 'predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son,' the song frames spiritual formation as the central goal of the Christian life.

Worship Leadership Tips

Works for discipleship-focused services, Lent, or messages on spiritual formation. The prayer for Christlikeness is a profound corporate declaration of sanctification's goal. Austin Stone Worship (Austin, TX) brings a Reformed evangelical clarity to a prayer for transformation.

Arrangement Tips

Piano-led with acoustic guitar. Warm, unhurried feel. Light percussion. The arrangement should feel like a sincere prayer rather than a performance. Harmonies add communal warmth. A quiet, reflective ending allows the congregation to make the prayer personal.

Scripture References

  • Romans 8:29
  • Philippians 3:10
  • 2 Corinthians 3:18

Themes

Transformation Christlikeness Cross Discipleship Prayer

Tags

Transformation Christlikeness Discipleship Austin Stone Slow Prayer Lent