Transformed by God’s Power
As I settled into the church pew, the upbeat praise music got my foot tapping. It was a refreshing escape from the chaos of everyday life. But then the pastor’s prayer caught me off guard: “Oh Lord, we have come here today to be changed by you… please change us.” I wasn’t sure I had signed up for that. Encouragement and refreshment, yes, but transformation?
A Call to Surrender
Over the next week, those words lingered in my mind. As Christians, we often seek God’s blessing, strength, and wisdom, but do we willingly surrender to change? I knew I didn’t always. Yet, it’s the very thing God calls us to – to be transformed into His image. The story of the worm and the butterfly came to mind. If the worm were asked, I’m sure it wouldn’t feel the need to change, unaware of the beautiful, flying creature it would become.
God’s Vision for Us
Only God sees us as the finished product of what His grace can do in our lives. Only He knows the potential butterfly within each of us. As 2 Corinthians 3:18 reminds us, “The Spirit of the Lord works within us to become more and more like Him.” Is God asking you to let Him transform you?
Embracing the Process
Change isn’t always easy, but the joy and reward of being transformed into the godly person God knows you can be will surprise and delight you. It will bring a fulfillment worth every effort. And God will enable you, by His Spirit, to make the changes you’ve put off too long.
Taking the First Step
Don’t wait any longer for God to change your circumstances, your boss, your husband or wife, or whoever or whatever is holding you back. Ask Him today to change you. He promises to transform you, and you won’t be disappointed with the result!
A Prayer for Transformation
Father God, thank you that I can trust you. I know I need to change, but it’s not easy. Will you please begin your transforming work today in my heart, mind, and life? I give you my permission to work in me. Enable me, by the power of your Holy Spirit, to see the process and to allow you to make me into your likeness… into the beautiful creature you know I can be. Thank you for your transforming power! In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.
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