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Heart's Ache "Transform, Not Inform My Heart"

“The Bible was not given for our information but for our transformation.”― D.L. Moody

 Information is just that.  Facts.  Bits of data.  Sequences and input.  I see information as something I bring in through my senses and something I learn.
 

Transformation is, according to Merriam-Webster is a "complete or major change. An act, process, or instance of transforming or being transformed.  The operation of changing (as by rotation or mapping) one configuration or expression into another in accordance with a mathematical rule; especially :  a change of variables or coordinates in which a function of new variables or coordinates is substituted for each original variable or coordinate.  The formula that effects a transformation."

It's simple.  

I need transformed daily.  

I need a transformed heart and not a informed heart.

 Every one of us goes through times of self-doubt, guilt, not knowing who we are and feeling out of control. 

 I, for one, can get pretty messed up.

 And, unfortunately, I've passed down some of not so greatest traits to my children.  Anxiety, fear and trying to do things on my own.  "Trying to get to God," or, "If I work hard enough and run fast enough, I'll figure it out."

I've also passed down to my boys a model of struggle and transformation.  I'm a different person today then I was yesterday.  My boys have seen me cling to God and seek His forgiveness and wisdom.

I've passed down my own assurance of God's presence and relationship.  I've been open with my struggle and with my healing.

I absolutely know, "He never leaves us or forsakes us!"  

He forgives me when I go to Him.  

He is my secure base and my safe haven.  He is my hiding place and shelter. His Word is all we need to be transformed in to the people He created and wants us to be.  

This is what I want to pass on to my boys:

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1.  God is THE answer.  

2.  His Word is Powerful and transformational.

3.  He instantly transforms us through His sanctification when we believe.  "This is an act of separation from evil and dedication to God.  When the believer identifies with, has faith in, Christ in his death and resurrection." (16 Fundamental Truths of the Assemblies of God)

4.  He continues the process of transformation as we yield and come back to Him over and over again.  He forgives, cleanses, renews, regenerates, recharges and transforms us daily.    

5. God transforms us through those hundreds of daily moments of connecting with Him. 

 

His love, acceptance and forgiveness is not information we gather.  

It is an experience of healthy connection.  

 A relationship with God...TRANSFORMS! 


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