Beautifully Transformed
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV)
We receive notices by text, email, or snail-mail when a subscription to our favorite magazine is about to run out. After briefly thinking about it, we either click yes or no. Easy-Peezy!
When our faith-strength is running low, do we get notices? YES! We certainly do! A loving friend will ask:
“What’s going on with you? Why the scowl?”
“You haven’t called recently. Are you ok?”
“Haven’t seen you at the coffee shop. Being a recluse again?”
Others see it and will often ask questions like these.
Whether we ask for help or others ask for us, it matters not. Transformation is on the way.
What we need is a full transformation—from the inside out! We get caught up in the trends of the world and competitions that we often pay no attention to that much-needed renewal of the mind…until someone brings it to our attention.
At this juncture, we need to re-align our thoughts with His and let go of the worldly trending. Do not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect (Romans 12:2, ESV). We must remain focused because we know what the world has to offer is not what we need.
In the Old Testament, we find people with some issues. In Ezekiel 36:26, he gives them a message from God. And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. What a transformation that would be!
We must keep seeking this transformation because it is a life-long process. It isn’t a once-and-done deal. Each time we willingly go through this, we become more radiant like Him. Our hearts are softer and easier to mold into His image.
We become more beautiful!
Heavenly Father, thank You for watching over me and taking care of me. For friends who call me on my worldly ways, I thank You! Hold me close. Change my heart. I want to be more like You. AMEN.