ALLOW GOD TO USE HIS TOOLS TO SHAPE YOUR LIFE

“And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of you mind that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.”—Romans 12:2

 

God’s kindness to us is demonstrated by the fact that He doe not leave us in the condition we were in before coming to faith.  How tragic it would be if we still thought, felt, and acted the same way we did before receiving Christ as our Savior.  Throughout our lives, the Lord uses His choice tools to shape us into the image of His son.

 

Prayer—by talking to the Lord in open dialogue, we develop a relationship with Him.  He becomes not just our Savior, but our friend, and as the intimacy grows, so will our passion to be with Him.  Setting aside time for prayer each day will become a delight, not a duty.

 

God’s Word—you can not grow in your Christian life if you keep the Bible closed all week long.  No one lives on one meal a week, or even the memory of that meal, yet many Christians try to get by with just a Sunday dinner of the Word served up by their pastor.  How can we expect God’s truth to do its transforming work if we never let it into our minds and hearts?

The Church—Christ uses His body of believers as a place for transformation.  Not only do their gifting have a place in our lives, but the rough edges of our character are smoothed.  It is a place of instruction, accountability, and encouragement.

Are you letting the Lord to use His character-shaping tools in your life?  Our culture has no shortage of worldly voices and pressures that fill minds and influence behavior.  Only when we intentionally schedule time for God, His Word, and His people, can Christ do His transforming work in our lives.

Praying—Father I thank You for using Your tools to shape my life, and I purpose to allow You to use me to help someone else, in Jesus Name. Amen.