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Some of us look at change with remorse.
Others look at change as a positive aspect of life, where there comes renewal. No matter how we look at it, God sees change as a beautiful thing. He works all things together for the good of those who love Him (Romans 8:28) Change is when we are the clay and He is the potter. It’s when we are the paper, and He is the writer. It’s when we are the canvas and He is the painter.
Sometimes change is forced upon us. God helps us through it, but regardless, we don’t have a choice. But it’s more than that. Think about love for a moment. Romantically speaking, when you are in love with someone, you want to do whatever it takes for them to fall in love with you. Take that one step further. You want to change for the one you love. It comes as part of the package. You aren’t forced to change-you want to. If you have this big, ugly stain of your shirt, you’re not going to want your crush to see you with it. You’re not goin to try to seduce your spouse in a state they find repulsive. That’s what sin is to God. Repulsive. John 14:15 says:
“If you love me, you will keep my commandments.”
When we fall in love with God, we DESIRE to change for Him. Suddenly change isn’t such a big deal. A sacrifice, yes, but the desire to please your lover will overtake the desire to be comfortable with the way things are. It’s romantic. Beauty captivates us. Excitement drives us. Romance entices us. A relationship with God is a breathtaking view, a heart-pumping adventure, a pure relationship.
Let’s become changed by this romance. Love makes us do crazy things...
Let’s go insane.
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