Are you changed and molded by God?
‘The heavens proclaim the glory of God. The skies display his craftsmanship.’
Psalms 19:1
Do you see it?
Do you see how the tree is shaped by the wind constantly coming off of the ocean?
That’s how I want to live. I am that tree. Or, at least, I am a tree. I live in a world that expects me to grow strong, stand tall, bear certain fruit that this world deems worthy. But I want to be the kind of tree that is so powerfully affected by an unseen force that you MUST notice that I am affected. You cannot see the wind, but you can certainly see the affect of the wind on this tree. That’s the kind of Jesus follower I long to be. I want to be so molded, sculpted, changed that it’s the first thing you notice about me. Is that possible? You cannot see my God, but can you see my joy? Can I show my gratitude even in the difficult times? Can I be kind even when it’s scary? Can I be obedient even when my humanness is screaming at me? Can I offer mercy and forgiveness when I’m wronged? Can I live with the confidence of my eternal salvation and my current standing with God? Can I point others to the reason for my change? If I can do those things, then I am that tree.
Journal Prompts
How has God molded you to bear His image in this world? In what areas of your life do you need to be willing for God to shape you?