Month: December 2015

“Be Not Conformed” By: Araliz Cuthbertson

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As Christians, we are often faced with adversity and uncertainty. We come to know and trust God, or so we say.  The second we hear bad news often times we crumble and begin to doubt. Our flesh can’t always align itself with things unseen or unknown.  I found myself in the same situation recently. With talk of impending job cuts I began to plan for what I thought was the inevitable.
One morning as I was getting ready to go into the office and I heard clear as day, “Be Not Conformed.”  It resonated within me and I immediately looked up the rest of the scripture.  Romans 12:2(KJV)  says,  “ And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”
There I was in the middle of what I thought was the end and I felt so ashamed for doubting God’s will. In order to really understand this scripture you have to know the background. The book of Romans was written by Paul. Paul, also known as Saul, is known mostly for his suffering in spreading the Gospel. He was imprisoned and ultimately beheaded yet in his plight he could still see how good and sovereign God was. Most importantly, life’s circumstances showed him that Gods will is perfect.  What I got from this scripture was that though troubles come and are inevitable, we have to allow our minds to be renewed by God in order for us to trust in his will. God offers us his perfect peace when we merely keep our minds stayed on Him. We should know and trust that no matter what comes our way the will of God will never take us where His grace cannot protect us.
Today’s Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father,
Sometimes life is hard and uncertain. Allow me to see me the way you do that I may accept your perfect will in my life. Though tough times come I can trust that you are still yet leading me and that everything will work for the good of those who love you.
 In Jesus name we pray, Amen.