Be Transformed

Make 2014 a year for sharing

“Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will” – Romans 12:2

If you haven’t asked, you will.  Nearly everyone I have come across has at one point and time asked the question, “What is God’s will for my life?”   After a few minutes of talking with them I often times discover that most of them are willing to ask me that question, but very few have actually sat down and asked God to show them.  Many aren’t really interested in knowing the answer.  Because, believe it or not, discovering the answer to this question will likely have a radical change on your current lifestyle, career and friends.  It may involve giving up things that you have become comfortable with, or having conversations with others that make you nervous. 

As Paul boldly states, this is a transformation from who you are today.  It will take a change of character, mind, heart and intent.  It is no longer what “they want”, or what “I want” and becomes what does “He want”.  The first step to understanding God’s will in your life is to realize that it is not your life, it is a life that has been given to you strictly for the purpose of praising Him and bringing Him the glory for all things.  It is a life of serving others and sacrificing instead of wanting.  When we focus on the world’s view, we are driven by temporary pleasure and instantaneous results.  Let’s face it, before most people make any major decision today they first evaluate the outcome of that decision on their job, home, finances and relationships.  Somehow this model must be broken and the first thing we should focus on is how can it help the Kingdom of God. 

Are you ready to truly seek His will in your life?  Over the next week, let’s investigate what Jesus tells us is required to actually discover our purpose and God’s will for our life.

Prayer:

Lord Almighty,

Today we come before You with our mind and hearts open to hear Your word.  We long for direction, even though we know it may not be where we want to go.  We seek to serve You and to live our life in Your grace and spreading Your gospel.  Help us Lord, break down the obstacles and worldly values so that we might see what You want from us.  In Your name I pray – Amen

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