“He has taught you to let go of the lifestyle of the ancient man, the old self - life, which was corrupted by sinful and deceitful desires that spring from delusions. Now it’s time to be made new by every revelation that’s been given to you. And to be transformed as you embrace the glorious Christ-within as your new life and live in union with him! For God has re-created you all over again in his perfect righteousness, and you now belong to him in the realm of true holiness.” (Ephesians 4:22-24 TPT)
Those who have cosmetic surgery may tell the surgeon what they want during a pre-op visit--a certain shape of nose, fat taken out from areas, implants added to other places, etc. However, those who need heart surgery do not direct their surgeon. They don’t go in before the operation and ask for a little adjustment in the valves or a bit of clearing in the arteries. They trust that the surgeon knows what they need better than they do.
Your old lifestyle was based on delusions. You imagined that life was manageable. You thought you knew what was best and just needed God’s assistance to make some minor cosmetic adjustments here and there. Then, suddenly, you realize your need for deeper transformation. It’s time to be renewed by every revelation that’s been given to you. You submit to a heart-level surgery. You trust God to do what is needed. You do not give Him directions or opinions on how He can make your life better. You simply surrender. And God re-creates you all over again in his perfect righteousness, in true holiness. As you embrace the glorious Christ-within and live in union with Him, you are healed and made whole.
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