Day 5 other :: 2019 FMF 31 Days Writing Challenge :: Going With God

Other – different or distinct from the one first considered

Not the first choice, but the best choice.

Not my natural inclination, but where God’s Spirit directs me to go.

Going with God is walking in the way that lines up with the Lord’s precepts and not be swayed to go back to the typical, cultural norm.

This can only happen if I cease conforming to the world and begin being transformed in my thinking according to God’s Word.

What is the difference between conformity and transformation?

Conformity looks at the outer characteristics and follows that pattern in order to blend in. Think of a caterpillar strapping on a beautiful pair of paper Monarch wings. There may be a resemblance to a butterfly, but there is no hope of rising to the sky. Why? It is still a caterpillar with all the strengths and weaknesses that a caterpillar inherently possesses.

Transformation goes beyond the surface and institutes a change from the inside out. It is a mysterious process. The caterpillar that entered the chrysalis becomes the butterfly with alterations in its appearance and abilities. Authentic wings form in it by Creator God to lift it to new heights and take it to new places it only dreamed about before.

The world tries to convince me that fitting in is good. To follow the prevailing winds and set my sights on breezing through life feeling good about myself.

God’s Word calls me to come and die to myself in a cocoon of surrender. Through the mysterious work of the Holy Spirit He promises to make all things new.

His love transforms me from an earth-bound creature into a glorious masterpiece that transcends earthly limitations.

All for His praise and glory!
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Romans 12:2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.
2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if anyone is in Christ, {he is} a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come.
 
How about you? In what ways has God transformed your thinking since you began walking with Him?

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