And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. Romans 12:1-3
For a couple of years, I traveled to Texas to attend a conference that was all about transformation, renewing and restoring. The first year I attended, I thought I would sky rocket through the ceiling with the rich and empowering Word that went forth not only that week, but the first day! Clearly, there is not only a need for the people of God to be transformed but there is such an urgency for total transformation; the renewing of the mind, body, soul, and in every aspect of our lives that does not align itself with the will of God.
The word transform means to change the nature, function, or condition of; or to convert; which is to change (something) from one use, function, or purpose to another; adapt to a new or different purpose. Now, that really does say it all about transformation, doesn't it? God wants us to have a total conversion, complete change and transformation; it is absolutely essential in order to walk in this new way and adapt to His purpose. We can't call ourselves children or saints of the Most High God and still live in the old man ways. We can't have our own personal agendas or motivations; our own plans and schedules and do it in the name of the Lord. If we are adapting to this new purpose, God's purpose, then all the old ways must die. There are scriptures that confirm this, one in particular always comes to mind: “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new." (2 Cor 5:17)
Old lifestyles, old attitudes, old habits, old behaviors, and certainly our old ways must become a part of our past. If we have become new, then the old cannot exist with the new. However, the enemy is good at deception because that's his job. He would have us to believe that we are right where we need to be, doing what we need to do and yes, we are still in the will of God. Most times, it's clear and evident through the Spirit of God that we are being deceived by the enemy into thinking that we are fine. How do I know? As stated previously, the Spirit of God will let us know, whether or not we heed to His leading; secondly, because it will show up in our actions and reactions; it affects our attitudes and our responses; it also shows up in our lack of wisdom and responsibility, as it relates to being a new creature in Christ.
The latter part of the scripture today says that when our minds have been renewed, we can demonstrate and confirm what is that good, and acceptable, pleasing, and perfect, faultless and complete, will of God. Which makes it’s necessary for a self evaluation daily to see if we are where we need to be in our walk. Transformation and renewal are a must because the Lord wants transformed lives, lives that are renewed; lives that reflect and mirror His, at home, at work or wherever we may be and not just on Sunday or in the presence of the church. It's time to take a hard look to see where we are falling short of the glory of God and make the necessary change. Trust me, God is not fooled, for He knows all and He sees all, and yet, He is still merciful and gracious to meet us right where we are.
It’s always my endeavor to be the example that Christ would have me to be ... only when we are transformed and renewed can we accomplish this!
Until the morning, be blessed,
Cynde
For a couple of years, I traveled to Texas to attend a conference that was all about transformation, renewing and restoring. The first year I attended, I thought I would sky rocket through the ceiling with the rich and empowering Word that went forth not only that week, but the first day! Clearly, there is not only a need for the people of God to be transformed but there is such an urgency for total transformation; the renewing of the mind, body, soul, and in every aspect of our lives that does not align itself with the will of God.
The word transform means to change the nature, function, or condition of; or to convert; which is to change (something) from one use, function, or purpose to another; adapt to a new or different purpose. Now, that really does say it all about transformation, doesn't it? God wants us to have a total conversion, complete change and transformation; it is absolutely essential in order to walk in this new way and adapt to His purpose. We can't call ourselves children or saints of the Most High God and still live in the old man ways. We can't have our own personal agendas or motivations; our own plans and schedules and do it in the name of the Lord. If we are adapting to this new purpose, God's purpose, then all the old ways must die. There are scriptures that confirm this, one in particular always comes to mind: “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new." (2 Cor 5:17)
Old lifestyles, old attitudes, old habits, old behaviors, and certainly our old ways must become a part of our past. If we have become new, then the old cannot exist with the new. However, the enemy is good at deception because that's his job. He would have us to believe that we are right where we need to be, doing what we need to do and yes, we are still in the will of God. Most times, it's clear and evident through the Spirit of God that we are being deceived by the enemy into thinking that we are fine. How do I know? As stated previously, the Spirit of God will let us know, whether or not we heed to His leading; secondly, because it will show up in our actions and reactions; it affects our attitudes and our responses; it also shows up in our lack of wisdom and responsibility, as it relates to being a new creature in Christ.
The latter part of the scripture today says that when our minds have been renewed, we can demonstrate and confirm what is that good, and acceptable, pleasing, and perfect, faultless and complete, will of God. Which makes it’s necessary for a self evaluation daily to see if we are where we need to be in our walk. Transformation and renewal are a must because the Lord wants transformed lives, lives that are renewed; lives that reflect and mirror His, at home, at work or wherever we may be and not just on Sunday or in the presence of the church. It's time to take a hard look to see where we are falling short of the glory of God and make the necessary change. Trust me, God is not fooled, for He knows all and He sees all, and yet, He is still merciful and gracious to meet us right where we are.
It’s always my endeavor to be the example that Christ would have me to be ... only when we are transformed and renewed can we accomplish this!
Until the morning, be blessed,
Cynde
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