Surrender to God’s Will

ARE YOU READY FOR GOD TO TRANSFORM YOU?
Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves . A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.  Ecclesiastes 4:12

Everyone loves a good transformation story and we all love the idea of transformation.  We believe the reason we all love these types of stories is that, deep down, there are things about us that we dream about being different someday We want our own transformation story. God desires to give you hope as you face life challenges, problems, difficult trials and to transform you.

The good news for us is that God specializes in redemption and transformation. He takes that which was lost and restores it. He takes that which was dead and gives it life . He takes that which had no hope and rewrites its story .This is our God! As you pray today, ask God boldly to transform the thing inside you that you choose to see changed forever!

The process of being transformed by God is one of continual growth, renewal, and alignment with His will. Transformation involves allowing God’s love, truth, and power to shape every part of your life.

Here are a few steps from Scripture to consider if you’re ready for God to transform you:

1. Surrender to God’s Will

• Romans 12:1-2: “Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”
• Key Insight: Transformation begins with surrendering our lives to God’s will, trusting that He knows what is best for us. It requires a willingness to lay down our own desires and allow His purposes to guide us.

2. Renew Your Mind

• Ephesians 4:23-24: “To be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.”
• Key Insight: God’s transformation process involves renewing our minds through His Word. As we meditate on Scripture, our thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes begin to align with God’s truth, replacing worldly influences with His wisdom.

3. Be Filled with the Holy Spirit

• Galatians 5:22-23: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.”
• Key Insight: The Holy Spirit empowers and equips us for transformation. As we yield to the Spirit, He cultivates His fruit in our lives, transforming us into the image of Christ.

4. Repentance and Confession

• 1 John 1:9: “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.”
• Key Insight: Transformation requires repentance—a change of heart and mind that turns away from sin and toward God. Confessing our sins and receiving forgiveness cleanses us and opens the door for God’s work in our hearts.

5. Embrace God’s Love and Grace

• 2 Corinthians 5:17: “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!”
• Key Insight: Transformation is not about striving or trying to be better on our own; it’s about receiving God’s grace and recognizing that in Christ, we are made new. His love empowers us to walk in that newness.

6. Walk in Obedience

• James 1:22: “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.”
• Key Insight: Transformation requires action. As we learn from God’s Word, we must also apply it. Walking in obedience to His commands brings about real change in our lives.

7. Perseverance and Patience

• Philippians 1:6: “Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”
• Key Insight: Transformation is a lifelong journey. God is faithful to complete the work He has started in us. We must trust in His timing and remain patient as He continues to mold us into His likeness.

God is always ready to transform us, and His desire is for us to become more like Christ every day. If you are ready for God to transform you, it starts with a heart willing to surrender, a mind willing to be renewed, and a life willing to walk in His grace and obedience. God promises that as we pursue Him, He will continue to work in us and through us, bringing about the transformation He desires for our lives.

Are you ready to take the next step and allow Him to transform you? The journey may not always be easy, but it will lead to lasting change and a deeper relationship with Him.