Sunday, May 11- Romans 12:2

hello and Happy Mothers Day!!!


We have been challenged this week to seek for more of what God has for us- because He is always waiting with more of His blessings to give us. Today, we are going to turn the focus on us- we are going to look at how God desires more from us- He challenges us that there is always more we can do or give, or give up for Him.

MORE CHANGE

"...let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think."

For the record, this sort of change- the changing of your thought life, doesn't happen over night. And it's not one of those 'once and done' things. It requires a desire for you to want more change in your thoughts every single day, actually every hour of the day (God isn't gonna change your thought life or anything else about you if you don't want it). Because at any given time of any day- negative, sinful thoughts could take over, and in a short amount of time, before you know it- you're not living the way you should.

A couple of days ago, I talked about our weaknesses and how we need to draw on the strength of God in our weak moments. Well, we all probably feel over-the-top weak with regard to our thoughts. Ohhhh, how much trouble we would all be in if our thoughts came to life. So, we absolutely need to realize that only God can change our thoughts, minds, and hearts- we could never do it on our own. And if our lives are going to change- or according to the verse, be transformed, we have to start by letting God help us change the way we think.

You might be saying, "I'm a good Christian- I have remained pure, I stay away from drugs and alcohol, I don't hang out on bad websites, I pretty much obey my parents, I give, I serve..." Well, it is possible to avoid worldly customs and still be proud, envious, stubborn, selfish, and arrogant. Don't think for a minute that anyone is exempt from needing change in their thought life!!

God is asking for MORE from you. Are you telling Him what parents tell their kids sometimes, "all gone" or "not right now"? There is always room for more change in our lives- every day. Start with your thought life.

Are you willing?



Let me end by referring to the end of our verse,

"Then you will know what God wants you to do, and you will know how good and pleasing and perfect His will really is." WOW- don't you realize? When your way of thinking is changed, then and only then, can a true transformation take place- AND then, you can know what God wants you to do and what His will is for you. Your mind clutters your life- so, wouldn't it make sense then, that if your thought life isn't on track with God, then it's not going to be clear to you what His will is for your life?



I don't know about you, but I want to know what God wants me to do today and tomorrow and with my future. I want to know His perfect will for me- so, I say-
"Yes, Lord- begin with more change in my way of thinking (once again)!!"


I love you guys and I pray for you constantly,
Pam S.