Transformed through Christ Jesus

"If we have been transformed (through Christ) then our lives should be noticeably and compellingly different from the norm." George Barna

How is your life noticeably and compellingly different? I'm not talking about those who distinguish themselves by women always wearing dresses, or never cutting their hair, or never wearing makeup. I'm also not talking about those who live in clusters or compounds and do not interact with their unbelieving neighbors or communities.

How are you different? How am I different? In every way do I share Christ's live with others - through my actions (while I'm driving, while I'm shopping, while I'm working, while I'm playing?) through my words (am I gracious, am I compassionate, am I loving?) through my thoughts (do I reflect on Him, do I seek to know Him?)

Are you compelling? Am I compelling? Do people want to know why you(I) are(am) different? Are they inspired to know why? Do they seek you(me) out to know the difference? If not, why not?

Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me. To him who overcomes, I will give the right to sit with me on my throne, just as I overcame and sat down with my Father on his throne.
Revelation 3:20-21

Photo credit: (self), one of many gorgeous views across the prairie I am able to enjoy daily.

A Changed Life

The secret to a changed life is to submit to God's control and let Him work in your life.

What is trust?

Psalm 84:12
...Blessed is the man who trusts in you.

What is total and complete trust? Is it never doubting? Never worrying? Always praising? Forever thanking? Peace? Patience? Contentment? Lack of pride & selfishness?

Giving of love, time and resources? To what extent? Where does trust vs. personal responsibility join? Or, is it all about trust? To take care of what you've (The Lord) provided & always know it's yours - not to worry or doubt when you take it away or ask that we give it to others.