It Can Happen . . .

Dearest friends, you were always so careful to follow my instructions when I was with you.
(Philippians 2:12a, NLT)

Good Morning!

I watched Timothy’s choir practice for a performance last night. The teenagers released their energy in a variety of ways producing distractions for one another as well as chaos. Their director patiently delineated their role and responsibility to perform with excellence.

Admittedly, I had difficulties envisioning the transition from high energy chaos to disciplined control. Now, I can tell you that it can happen. Believe it or not . . . an incredible transformation occurred. The teens stepped onto the platform in sync and harmonious with disciplined control.

Yikes . . . how often have you seen a transformation of human behavior in minutes? It can happen . . .

The Apostle Paul commended the church in Philippi for following the instructions for transformational living:

Dearest friends, you were always so careful to follow my instructions when I was with you: Following the way of Jesus requires surrendering to the will of God. Christ demonstrated the process through His powerful words spoken on His way to the cross: “Yet I want your will, not mine." (Luke 22:42b, NLT)

It can happen . . .
Transformation is possible through the presence and power of Christ.
Take a daily spiritual walk to the cross.
Ask the Spirit of God to lead you through an evaluation process of your:
Thoughts
Words
Attitude
Actions

Surrender to the will of God.
Exchange your ways for His ways.
Experience the transforming power of the Spirit of God in your mind, heart, and soul.

Learning with you to believe that transformation can happen,
Kerrie
(All devotions written by Kerrie Palmer ©2007 All Rights Reserved)