CHANGING!

Scripture of Inspiration: Romans 12:2 Do not be conformed to this world (this age), [fashioned after and adapted to its external, superficial customs], but be transformed (changed) by the [entire] renewal of your mind [by its new ideals and its new attitude], so that you may prove [for yourselves] what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God, even the thing which is good and acceptable and perfect [in His sight for you]. This Fridays inspiration is written on Change. I speak with many people and one commonality is that we all are changing daily and sometimes the process can feel and look very difficult. Change does not come through struggle, human effort without God, frustration, self-hatred, self rejection, guilt or works of the flesh. Change in our lives comes as a result of having our minds renewed by the Word of God. As we agree with God and really believe that what He says is true, it gradually begins to manifest itself in us. We begin to think differently, then we begin to talk differently, and finally we begin to act differently. This is a process that develops in stages, and we must always remember that while it is taking place we can still have the attitude, “Im OK and I’m on my way!” Its been a difficult task but with prayer and the Word I have learned and so you must learn to enjoy yourself while you are changing! Enjoy the journey! God is smiling as He walks ahead of you, yet with you, every step of the way. Don’t waste all of your “now time” trying to rush into the future. Remember, tomorrow will have troubles of its own. (Matthew 6:34). Relax. Let God be God. Stop being so hard on yourself. Change is a process; it comes little by little. I love you all and I look forward to seeing the Change in YOU!

Are You Content?

I Timothy 6:6 tell us that godliness with contentment is great gain. Contentment comes from within. It destroys jealousy and celebrates the success of others. It does not matter what you accomplish, if you never master contentment you will never be free. The great gain of godliness, which should remain our goal and contentment should become the birthing place where the greater in you comes to fruition. Enjoy Where You are Until You Get to Where You are Going! How do we lose contentment? I have come to know that you must learn from others without ever losing the core of who you are. Cultivation is good, but do not allow anyone to mutilate the person you were created to become. Remember, you have the power over your life because God gave it to you. No, you are not exempt from life’s challenges and adversity. Be prepared for the unexpected events that are sure to occur. Whatever life sends your way, pursue the peace of God. With that, what should I be content in; what do I have to hold on to…some may ask? I say, be content in knowing that you are a melody waiting to be sung. That you are a best-selling book waiting to be written and that you were created in the image and likeness of God, now that is Good News! Be content in knowing that when everyone’s back is facing you and everything is changing…you can hold on to God’s UNchanging hand! Im Content in Knowing that My Soul is Anchored in Jesus! As I close this very brief message I feel the need to tell you one of the things I love about Jesus. Hear this; His love is not contingent upon your performance. He loves you without restriction and in that love you can be perfectly content. I pray you are blessed by this reading and that you will pass it along. I love you with the love of Christ. Step out of fear and into Faith, Elder Bertrina Hebrews 11:6