This weekend I had the opportunity to reflect on my growth in God thanks to a paper I had to write for class. Even though I've been saved all my life, God has matured me and changed me in so many ways.
I used to have an ugly attitude. I mean ugly. I could be the nicest girl when things were going okay, but don't let me get mad at you! I've had some 'scenes' in my day that I am not too proud of. And I've said some things out of pocket that still bring a little twinge of regret to this day.
On top of that, I could hold a grudge. You wanna talk about a long memory? I had it, and I used it. I would not easily forget an offense toward myself, family, or friends. Once a person made my list, it was nearly impossible to get off it.
I could be a mean little girl...
But thank God for His mercy and grace! Thank God for allowing me to change!
It was definitely not easy (especially the grudge part), but I recognized that I needed to change. I realized how ugly my behavior was. I saw how my witness and example were being affected by my non-godly ways. And I resolved to change.
Changing was a humbling experience. I had to apologize a lot. I had to bite (sometimes literally!) my tongue a lot. I had to spend a lot of time in prayer and study before the presence of God to allow His Spirit to make me over.
It's so sweet to know that there's nothing impossible for Him! Thank You, Lord, for continuing to mold me into Your image!
How has the Lord changed your life? What things can you see that God has helped bring you out of? Take some time today to give thanks to God for helping you to get rid of your sinful ways!
Verse of the Day: But now, O LORD, thou art our father; we are the clay, and thou our potter; and we all are the work of thy hand. Isaiah 64:8
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