There is no such thing as LIFE transformation without SPIRITUAL transformaiton. And it's not an easy process. Sometimes God will transform us in an instantaneous, miraculous way. But, so much of the time, we are changed as part of a long-term process. It is no less miraculous, but it can seem less so. This long-term process takes PERSEVERANCE! God is at work in us, while at the same time a battle goes on within us fighting for the right of control! This is one fight in which I'd encourage everyone to call "uncle". What God wants to do in our lives and who He wants to make us is so much better than what we come up with.
I have a friend who achieves the goal of ONE FULL YEAR clean & sober in a couple of days! This has been a year of decisions, fights, inner struggle, more decisions, commitments, self-discovery, surrender, tears, pain and more. BUT in this year, he has achieved inner peace, the joy of "ordinaryness", true GOD-confidence, joy, friendship, deepening relationships and more. The best part is that he has learned to simply let God develop him into a man of God -- the kind that he can't be on his own. God is to be praised!
Find a trusted friend to walk with you and then LET GO! Let God do what only He can do and you'll see Miraculous TRANSFORMATION too!
October 30, 2008
October 22, 2008
Back to Blogging!
It's been a while since I have blogged. I moved to the Costa Rica blog and got out of the habit of regular updates. Since I last blogged, I've been on a mission trip to a third world country, takena month long sabbatical, emptied my house again of college students (HA!), baptized 23 people, seen God do some amazing things in people's lives...
Here are a few thoughts I've had recently. Thought you might ponder them with me.
1. I think God wants every believer to risk more for the sake of the Gospel.
2. Seems like the more stuff we have, the less we focus on our relationship with God.
3. What do we do when some people live in boxes and I sleep in a warm bed every night?
4. If the church was entirely dependant on my commitment, I wonder how impactful it would be.
5. What would happen if every one of us brought just one person to Christ and discipled them in the next year?
6. Some people seem to give it ALL to Jesus, others just seem to never really trust Him. Ever thought of the
ramifications?
Lot's more, but that's enough for now. I'll work to be consistent at this.
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