And we all, with unveiled face, continually seeing as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are progressively being transformed into His image from [one degree of] glory to [even more] glory, which comes from the Lord, [who is] the Spirit.
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2 Corinthians 3:18 (AMP)
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The Path to Move Forward
Scripture
God’s Word is filled with examples of people who were given a fresh start. Peter was forgiven and inspired to preach at Pentecost (Acts 2). Paul was caught in a trap of dead religion, persecuting the early Christians. However, God transformed him and called him to write much of the New Testament (Acts 9).
The truth is, the greatest new beginning any of us can have is becoming a new creature in Christ. When we receive Jesus as our Savior, God makes us brand-new on the inside and begins to change us to become more like Him.
Therefore if any person is [ingrafted] in Christ (the Messiah) he is a new creation (a new creature altogether); the old [previous moral and spiritual condition] has passed away. Behold, the fresh and new has come!
— 2 Corinthians 5:17 AMP
Becoming a “new creature in Christ” is a process that takes time. Like a baby learning to walk, we may stumble often. But if we keep getting back up, God will lead and guide us into the best life we can possibly have.
Believe Change Is Possible
Joyce teaches what the Bible says about making changes in our life.
Tip
“You are a new creation in Christ, and God is working in your life. Little by little, one day at a time, God is changing you.”
—Joyce Meyer
Study Suggestion
Find scriptures that encourage you as you grow in Christ. Write them in a journal and read them whenever you start to feel discouraged.
