In so many ways we give in to our flesh,we give in to those desires that seem to consume us. When we ask Christ into our hearts,we think things are going to change and be perfect right then and there. No,thats not how it works. Yes, we can go to Jesus just as we are.We don't have to get dressed up fancy,clean ourselves us,and start making promises. When we walk with Christ,He will dress us up, He will clean us up to look more like Him.It's a process that takes time spent with Christ. He is holy,pure and righteous,we will never be as He is,but we can strive to be,we can let Him change us,and others will catch a glimpse of Him through us. He is our maker,He will mold us to make us look as He wishes. Beauty is not registered by the world's standards,beauty is made by God,and all He touches is beauty. As we humbly come to Christ,He will love us and lead us.He will speak to us. If we are quiet and not talking all the time,we will His whispers of love. We will learn more about Him,and through learning more of Him, we will learn more of ourselves. When we come to Jesus,we put off our old ways,and learn new ways. We put off those old desires and learn new ways of joy.Things that use to make us happy,or so we thought,no longer bring happiness. New desires fill our hearts,new laughter,new insights,and a brand new beginning starts the moment we ask Christ into our hearts. Listen to this wonderful verse of change.Ephesians 4:22-24 "That you put off, concerning your former conduct,the old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts, and be renewed in the spirit of your mind, and that you put on the new man which was created according to God,in true righteousness and holiness." Have you ever had your electric go out for days? There was one summer,when it was so hot,our electric was out for four days.Four long days. I felt dirty,I was sweaty and unclean. I was in need of a shower,and clean clothes. I didn't wait for our electric to come back on,I went to my mom's house and showered. Oh my, I felt like a new person.I just felt my skin,smelled my hair.It felt so nice to get all the dirt off of me,to wash clean of the old and put on the new. A shower feels go great after not having one for awhile.It makes us feel better and our face even shines when we are clean.Just as my experience with the electric going out from the storm,Jesus can wash us clean,make us feel new and give us a whole new look,with a great attitude to go with it. Stop stradling the fence,stop trying to live for Jesus and for yourself. As I too struggle with this,let go of your old ways and watch what Jesus can do. He will give you the make-over of a lifetime. Pick a side,not the world,but Jesus Christ,and let Him begin a new work in you today.No matter what is happening in your life today,Jesus can wash your past away,He can heal your heart,and dress you in His love.Give it a try and you'll see just what I'm speaking about....
