Today, Jen talks about what it means to live a transformed life. How it effects our personality and behaviours. She talks about her own transformed life, motivating us as well.
"Reading the book of Romans has taught me what it means to live an honorable life. As it says in Romans 12:17-21:
“Never pay back evil with more evil. Do things in such a way that everyone can see you are honorable. Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone.”
This reminds me that an honorable life is not about status, achievements, or how others treat us, but about choosing what is right in God's eyes. Choosing to act with grace, patience, and love, even in challenging moments.
Reading the Bible has changed my perspective on what an honorable life truly is. Before I started reading it, my life was centered around myself - my job, my earnings, my home, what I could accumulate, my hobbies, my family and my friends. Everything revolved around "me" and "mine". I measured life by what I could gain, control or enjoy.
But after going through cancer and beginning Bible study, I slowly began to see there is a different way to live in this world. A life not centered on self, but centered on God. A life that is not focused on worldly success, but by faith, purpose and trust in Him. As Romans 12:2 reminds us:
"Do not conform to the pattern of this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will learn to know God's will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect."
This transformation does not happen overnight. It is a daily commitment to surrender and trust God even when we do not fully understand His plans and allowing him to guide us through our journey. I am learning to fully rely on him and that His will is not something to be feared, but something good, pleasing, and perfect, even in the midst of challenges.
As children of God, we are called to live differently - to joyfully offer our time and gifts in service to Him instead of holding tightly to our own plans. I am beginning to realise that true fulfilment does not come from my possession, but from who I belong to. In Him, I find peace, a stronger hope and a purpose that goes beyond this world."
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