In reading author Brennan Manning I came across the following statement….”the gradual transformation from an attitude of self- hatred to a spirit of self=acceptance is what occurs in the process of ‘trying’ to be honest. Paradoxically, the human spirit soars in the daily endeavor to make choices and decisions that are in Christ Jesus, not who we think we should be or who somebody else wants us to be”. This kind of sums it up when it comes to our self identity. I think we all are tempted all the time to be someone we are not. It is very difficult to find out who we are and not fall into the trap of being a person we are not. When we discover that our identity is in Jesus Christ and him only a whole new life begins to unfold right before our eyes. It doesn’t happen overnight, but a “gradual transformation”, or as Romans 12:2 says…”a renewing of your mind.”
Romans 12:2 – Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is —–His good, pleasing and perfect will.
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