A Year For Transformation

​"We all, with unveiled faces, are looking as in a mirror at the glory of the Lord and are being transformed into the same image (his) from glory to glory; this is from the Lord who is the Spirit."
2 Corinthians 3:18 (CSB)

​The year is fresh with the possibility of further transformation. 

As my fingertips touch the keyboard, I’m filled with anticipation, not because the people I love are all healthy and happy, not because there are less problems than before, and most certainly not because it’s an election year. The wonder I’m filled with is simply because the Spirit of God is at work, bringing things to light for us. I keep opening the Scriptures and my journal to watch His heart become my own. More of Christ formed in me. His Spirit already here, working.

Our most important purpose is to become completely His. Through His heart and in His way. The testimony of the Scriptures and our experience reveal how we've always tried to do it our way instead of trusting His. Either we self-determine to “do better”, eventually crumbling into a state of disillusionment or depression, or we grow by joining Him in the areas of ourselves where we've been hesitant or resistant. His way is narrow but leads to so much life (Matthew 7:13-14, John 10:10). He doesn't want us to try harder and does't need us to do better. He just needs us to let go and be His. 

I saw a beautiful image in my mind yesterday. I was jumping up onto a horse; it was white. Christ was already on it. I hugged Him close, my arms around his waist, and then released, stretching my arms out wide. I didn’t even look. I knew He was holding the reins of my life. If that kind of trust and freedom is possible, 2024 is exciting, because transformation is never just for me. He’s wanting to work in all of us.

Let go and let Him be who He already is. The Alpha and Omega, the beginning and end (Revelation 1:8). This year, simply allow Christ to come close, to show you what it’s like to let Him reign in your life, in real time with real people, with real needs. Tell Him you’re willing to drop your plan, expectations, and the temptation to try to control things. Just let Him lead with His heart in His way. Only He will lead us to more transformation. 
 
How is the Spirit of God inviting me to lean into this with humility and holy curiosity? How is He wanting to continue to gently heal, free, change, and ultimately transform me? Happy New Year, sisters and brothers! 

(photo credit - Helena Lopes)

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