Transformation

“No one who truly encounters Jesus Christ remains the same.”

Ruth Chou Simons

Isn’t that the truth! Once you have given your life to Jesus and been saved by His blood, you are a different person. From character to ability to your very soul, you have become a person changed, restored and reprogramed to be the person only God can bring out in you. And that person becomes a living, breathing child of God.

Just how different are you? You now believe in and trust Almighty God as the ruler of your life, and He will take you to heights never known before in all of your experiences and expectations.

In the spiritual world this is called transformation. There is a marked change in you.

Romans 12:2

"Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—His good, pleasing and perfect will."

Scripturesavvy.com: We are encouraged to think differently, act differently, and ultimately live differently. This transformation is essential because it helps us align our will with that of God . . . Transformation implies a shift that is not superficial, but is deeply rooted within us. This change begins with our thoughts and attitudes. When we engage in the renewing of our minds, we open ourselves up to hear God’s calling more clearly, leading us to know His plans—which are described as "good, pleasing, and perfect."

Biblehub.com: This transformation is both spiritual and moral, signifying a departure from the old self and the adoption of a new nature aligned with the character of Christ . . .  This verse highlights the importance of mental renewal as a means of transformation, suggesting that a change in thinking leads to a change in behavior and alignment with God's will.

You want to be different. Your eyes have been opened to a way of life that provides undeniable good. Your heart has been changed to know and desire to live for God and let Him control you.

“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” – Ephesians 2:10

Enduringword.com: God's love is a transforming love. It meets us right where we are at, but when we receive this love it always takes us where we should be going. The love of God that saves my soul will also change my life . . . We are His workmanship, His creation -- something new He has made of us in Jesus Christ. "The spiritual life cannot come to us by development from our old nature. I have heard a great deal about evolution and development, but I am afraid that if any one of us were to be developed to our utmost, apart from the grace of God, we should come out worse than before the development began . . . Our new life is as truly created out of nothing as were the first heavens, and the first earth. This ought to be particularly noticed, for there are some who think that the grace of God improves the old nature into the new. It does nothing of the sort." Charles Spurgeon

I'm thankful that God changes us into to a new creation. And continues to change us as we live for Him.  By His Grace we become stronger in our faith, and our walk with Him continues to mold us into the person God means for us to be.

By His Grace . . . 

"Set My Soul Afire."

 A new "Hymn Line Devotion: "Set My Soul Afire." Click on the 2nd link down the right side of this blog.

Scripture Verse Devotion: Ephesians 2:8-9

 A new "Scripture verse devotion: Ephesians 2:8-9. Click on the 3rd link down the right side of this blog.

"Thank You, Jesus"

 

The other evening I came upon Josh Groban singing, “Thank You, Jesus" on YouTube. I searched for a story regarding it. There are other songs with the same title, but I couldn’t find the version Groban sang. The words truly spoke to me. This post is the words Groban sang, as I listened on YouTube. It's worshipful to listen too. I hope the words inspire you as you read them. A story of how Jesus impacted a life. It could be my story.

“In the silence of the morning light, When my heart was lost in the darkest night,

You found me where I could not stand, Lifted me gently with Your Hand.

Every tear that I cried alone, You were there though I had not known.

Now my soul sings endlessly, Of the grace you’ve given me.

Through the valleys through the pain, In my weakness you remain.

Faithful love that never fades, You are the truth, the life, the Way.

Every breath I have to give, It’s because You chose I’d live.

Now my voice will rise and say, You are worthy every day.

I was broken You made me whole, You restored my weary soul.

Now forever I proclaim, The power in Your Holy name.

Thank you, Jesus, for Your love so deep. For the promises You always keep.

You gave me hope when I had none, Now I shine because of what you’ve done.

Thank you, Jesus, my heart will sing, To my Savior, my God, my King.

Every breath, every step I take, Is for You, oh, for heaven’s sake.

When I stumble when I fall, Still your mercy covers all.

You remind me who I am, Held forever in your plan.

No more fear, no more shame, I am free in Jesus Name.

Every chain has been undone, By the victory of One.

Hallelujah, I will praise, Lift my hands through all my days.

From the cross to victory, You have set this captive free.

Let my life be testimony, Of Your love that rescued me.

I will worship I will bow, Jesus take my life right now.

Oh thank you, Jesus, for the cross You bore, For the grace I could not earn.

Before you rewrote my destiny, Now Your Spirit lives in me.

Thank you, Jesus, forever true, Oh my praise belongs to You.

Till the end of all my days, I will live to sing your praise.”

"You were there though I had not known." We sometimes feel so alone. We wish that there was someone we could talk too. And yet, God is always with us, even though we don't think it or feel it.

"You gave me hope when I had none." I remember the time when I had no hope. I didn't want to live if what I experienced thus far in life was all there was. A woman suggested what I needed would be found in church. I went. I was saved. I had hope.

"Now Your Spirit lives in me." What a wonderful feeling to know God's Spirit lives in me. No more times of having no hope, and not feeling alone. Always confident that God is with me, and will always be.

Thank You, Jesus!

By His Grace . . . 

"Goodness of God"

  A new "Praise and Worship Song" devotion: "Goodness of God." Click on the 2nd link down the right side of this blog, titled "Hymn Line Devotion."

Timely Words from Saints of Old

 A new "Timely Words from Saints of Old" devotion: Oswald Chambers. Click on the 4th link down the right side of this blog.

Scripture Verse Devotion: Psalm 27:13-14

  A new Scripture Verse Devotion: Psalm 27:13-14. Click on the 3rd link on the right.