Changes

     It’s hard to imagine that this unchanging, steadfast, faithful and loving God can change us in the most astounding ways. It may not even be evident at first.  Our outward appearance and actions may appear and feel the same, but the change begins. It is a work of the heart.

                                                                                                   

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come. The old has gone. The new is here! 2 Corinthians 5:17

     You are a new creation. The changes can be subtle at first, a little more loving here, a little less anger there, a sprinkle of forgiveness here, a touch of kindness there. The annoying becomes bearable. The bitterness softens. The cravings of the old life, melt away into a hunger for goodness and righteousness and holiness.

For you were once darkness; but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light; for the fruit of the light consists of goodness, righteousness and truth. And find out what pleases the Lord. Ephesians 5:8-10

     Our gracious God creates in us a new heart that transforms our way of life. Walk as a child of the light! And find out what is pleasing to God.

Lord,

Let our lives shine with Your goodness and righteousness. We are blessed to have Your Word available to us daily. Let us soak ourselves in it until we recognize Your voice above everything else. Guide us into truth and holiness.

In Jesus name,

Amen