I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
- Romans 12:1-2
Do not be conformed. Be transformed.
I was moved by these two words and how it was defined in the commentary. To conform means to take the shape of a container, to be shaped by the outside. Meanwhile, to transform means the exact opposite. That is, to enable change from the inside to the outside.
Transformation occurs when something inside of you changes, and you start exhibiting this change outside. Just like when I started with my daily devotion. I wasn't able to notice what has become of me right away. But I guess people did. My habits have made a complete turn and I can now proudly say that unlike before, I am not easy anymore to take judgment on things.I check on my temper every now and then, try to see the best of people and things.
But I am not perfect, of course. I believe that transformation is constant. And it is made possible if I enable my growth in God through praying, reading His word, and listening to His appointed authorities. I don't know His plan yet but I am ready.
Now, to those who hate going with the flow and conforming to what the society deems to be standard, why not try to be transformed? It's more fun and gratifying this way :D
Prayer:Lord, thank you for guiding me through my journey. This is such a wonderful message po. I can't thank you enough for always reminding me to not let my guard down and not be part of the flow. I am the city on a hill, Lord. I am here. You put me here. Now, let's do this! Haha I love you po. In Jesus' name we pray, amen.
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