transformation

The spiritual disciplines are, "a means of receiving God's grace. [They] allow us to place ourselves before God so he can transform us."

Richard Foster

Practicing the spiritual disciplines does not guarantee transformation. We cannot make the change happen. Spiritual practices, in and of themselves cannot form us into the image of Christ but being intentional about spiritual practices can put us in a place of surrender, a place of receptivity to what God wants to do in and through us.

True transformation is always the result of God at work in us…but we can express our desire for change and for more of Him by having practices in place that open us up to the work of the Spirit.

Today may you consider what you may want to include in your life that would open you to the work of God.

Grace and peace,
Deb

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