This most important decision you’ll ever make is to become a follower of Jesus Christ. After being a Christian for more that 30 years I can honestly say that there are times I forget the power of being “born again." As I preached Sunday about this topic and prepared for the opportunity, I was jolted by the Holy Spirit a few times. The reality hit me like a ton of bricks-- “I am born again of the Spirit.” What an awesome miracle!
As Christians, we are often looking for the miracles of God. But the truth is, the greatest miracles are those God has transformed from the inside out. The reality is “I am a walking Miracle.” I know that can sound canned but the power of that thought has really sank into my spirit lately. Be reminded today that when Jesus comes into your life he brings new life into our spirit. The old is gone and the new has come (2 Cor. 5:17).
Showing posts with label change. Show all posts
Showing posts with label change. Show all posts
Monday, October 5, 2009
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Changing and growing
I am always thinking of how I can implement change. Whether it is in my workout routine or even different ways to minister to people more effectively and creatively; change is important. Change is a tough word (verb) to take sometimes though because that’s exactly what happens. Webster defines the word change, “to put or take in place of something else; substitute for, replace with or transfer to another of a similar kind.” The truth is most of us do not like change because we like to know what to expect.
Now before I comment on this word any more, let me balance this: there are fundamentals (God’s word, core values, etc.) that we cannot change nor should we try to change. So hear me good when I say “some things should not change.” But when it comes to experiencing something that is more, we need to be willing to change.
I have found that if I will be willing to shake it up a little, I will experience growth, excitement, and life to a whole new level. As a kid growing up and into my young adult life I only ate meat and potatoes (occasionally candy too and lots of bread, which is its own food group). My parents would always say, “You are missing out!” I thought to myself “yeah right!” It’s funny now I am saying the same things to my kids. But as I slowly expanded my taste buds, I found a whole new world of excitement when it comes to eating and trying new things (even eating raw oysters and sushi). I still do not eat broccoli or a couple of other vegetables but I have come a long way.
Even with working out, I have figured out if I do the exact same routine over and over, only those muscles will grow at those angles . So the plan is to create change to experience a different PAIN. Different can always mean growth if we look at it with the right perspective. I believe this parallels with our spiritual walk as well.
Do yourself a favor and change up your routine spiritually. It means making yourself uncomfortable at times to actually grow and not just maintain. I assure you that change in your spiritual walk will shake things up where you do not get into a spiritual rut. Create some change in your life this week. Spend time with your kids, go to the gym, get up early to pray, witness to your co-worker, start tithing, smile intentionally, kiss your spouse for no reason, make a eating plan (and stick with it). Change your LIFE!
Now before I comment on this word any more, let me balance this: there are fundamentals (God’s word, core values, etc.) that we cannot change nor should we try to change. So hear me good when I say “some things should not change.” But when it comes to experiencing something that is more, we need to be willing to change.
I have found that if I will be willing to shake it up a little, I will experience growth, excitement, and life to a whole new level. As a kid growing up and into my young adult life I only ate meat and potatoes (occasionally candy too and lots of bread, which is its own food group). My parents would always say, “You are missing out!” I thought to myself “yeah right!” It’s funny now I am saying the same things to my kids. But as I slowly expanded my taste buds, I found a whole new world of excitement when it comes to eating and trying new things (even eating raw oysters and sushi). I still do not eat broccoli or a couple of other vegetables but I have come a long way.
Even with working out, I have figured out if I do the exact same routine over and over, only those muscles will grow at those angles . So the plan is to create change to experience a different PAIN. Different can always mean growth if we look at it with the right perspective. I believe this parallels with our spiritual walk as well.
Do yourself a favor and change up your routine spiritually. It means making yourself uncomfortable at times to actually grow and not just maintain. I assure you that change in your spiritual walk will shake things up where you do not get into a spiritual rut. Create some change in your life this week. Spend time with your kids, go to the gym, get up early to pray, witness to your co-worker, start tithing, smile intentionally, kiss your spouse for no reason, make a eating plan (and stick with it). Change your LIFE!
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