Our transformation into the image of christ is an ongoing process. God desires for all of us to grow into the fullness of Christ so that others will see Christ in us; just as God sees Christ in us when we are saved and made righteous in His sight.
Transformation involves dying to sin and becoming alive in and through Christ. As the Holy Spirit begins the process of transformation or sanctification, he removes the chains that bind us and gives us the power to walk in freedom from sin. Christ died to free us from this bondage and gives us an abundant life of peace and joy in the Lord.
Becoming the person we would all like to become in christ is not about doing, but about being. when we grow into a real close and personl relationship with Jesus Christ, the grace of God becomes manifest in our lives and we want to obey instead of 'have to.' We grow into this relationship through getting to know Jesus better, and better through His word, worship and fellowship with other believers.
As we abide in the word, God's grace purifies our hearts and fills them so full of love that there is no more room for strongholds of sin in our hearts. The more we abide we will have more and more answered prayers because we will be praying with the mindset of Christ. We will experience Jesus' joy. We will become not just aquaintances, but close personal friends with Christ. As we become more and more aware of His love and His character. We will begin imitating Him more and more and our lives will reflect the truth that Jesus has moved from our heads to our hearts.
Are you ready to be transformed?
Michelle Cozins
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