Over the past couple of days I've been convicted about the need to let God change me. I'm reading a couple of books (one of which is titled, appropriately enough, Lord, Change Me), and both have a similar message of seeking God's change in my life rather than asking Him to change other people.
Too often I've been quick to ask God to change someone else's behavior or heart, but not so quick to be willing to undergo change myself. God's definitely speaking to me about this and showing me that I need to let Him work on me first.
As I mentioned before, I want my focus for the year (or rather, for the rest of my life) to be total surrender to God, in every area of my life. And I'm realizing that much of this surrender not only involves giving up control, but also letting God change me in ways that are challenging and, at times, painful.
I am excited about the changes ahead, and apprehensive at the same time. Change is not easy. It's not an overnight transformation, but a lengthy, ever-evolving process. God has been doing some big-time heart surgery on me in several areas of my life, and I have a feeling that that will continue indefinitely.
I look forward to sharing these changes with you in the coming weeks and months.
Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord's glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit. (II Cor. 3:17-18)
Stingers
13 hours ago
3 comments:
hey thanks for stopping by my place. Terri is right about the journal thing, we are made to forget what God has done too easily.
Lisa,
Hey -- I saw your comment on my blog. I think we must know each other. I went to DLU from 1993 til 1995. I transferred to New York University my junior year, but was at DLU enough that we may've crossed paths. I was in the SGA and ran for President of the student body... didn't win! English/philosophy major... What about you?
Former last name: Anderson
Lisa,
Look how long it has taken me to make a change. It is not a decision only...but a process. Blog it. You will be glad you did and we will get to see the transformation with you.
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