Transformation

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The other day, I read a beautiful devotional written by my friend LeeAnn Kirkindoll. She talked about the process of transformation butterflies go through. For hours a caterpillar will struggle to force its body through a small opening of its cocoon. She explained that the small pinpoint of light the opening provides is what the new butterfly uses as a guide to reach its final destination.


She continued to explain that the caterpillar is fighting for his life as it pushes through. The journey through that tiny opening is extremely hard. Sometimes it seems like it will never make it. 


But once it completes the brutal transformation process the outcome is not only miraculous but also stunning.


During these sometimes dark times, Jesus has been my light. The only way I have continued to push through is by keeping my eyes on Him. I know many of you are struggling to become something more. Struggling to find a place of peace and a place of beauty regardless of your circumstances. Keep pushing. If you allow God to work in your life, He will transform it.


Some of us don’t even realize we need to be transformed but that doesn’t stop God from beginning and continuing a good work in us. It is absolutely a matter of trust and at least as much faith as the size of a mustard seed.


“And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue His work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.” -‭‭Philippians‬ ‭1:6‬ ‭NLT


It’s not always easy… In fact, it usually isn’t. But the end result is absolutely worth it. It’s a miraculous and stunning life in Christ. It’s a life full of peace and joy and a love that meets you wherever you are.


Ezekiel 36:26–And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh.


Thank God for His transformation power!


You can find beautiful devotionals from LeeAnn in her book 24k Life: Living Every Day Refined by God's Word

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