Yesterday, I told a friend that being a Christian is a journey — a journey of becoming, of being transformed, made whole, and restored. God works in each of us when we say “yes” to Him and consciously allow Him to work in us.
At some point, I thought I had valid excuses not to show up. I’m weak. Can I just take a break? Should I relax? She didn’t speak to me the way I wanted. The leader didn’t give us a choice; he imposed it. I don’t like the new leader. The reasons went on and on. But the more I reflected, the more I realized the focus wasn’t on what others did wrong — it was about me.
I had chosen to think I was responsible only for myself, forgetting that I am owned by God. Every choice I make shouldn’t be driven by my feelings or emotions, but by the understanding that everything I do is part of God transforming me into His image and likeness.
If I am truly being transformed, I will be pressed and crushed on every side — because that’s how Christ molds us into His desired form. The process isn’t always sweet or beautiful, but the Potter is at work, shaping me into a vessel fit for His use. My right response, then, is simple: “Yes, Lord, You can work in me.”
Do a work in me, Lord, so that I may know how to posture myself to birth Your agenda for my life.
Yes, we have accepted the call to salvation — but can we go further? Can we submit fully to the Messiah as Lord over our lives?
We believe, and in expressing that belief, we consciously choose to submit. God, being good, reveals His goodness even when He reprimands us. We must trust that His plans are always for our good.
“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”
Romans 8:28 (KJV)
If God says “no,” it is for my good.
If He says “yes,” it is for my good too.
Stay Revived!
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