The Power to Change

Remaining the same over a long period of time, with no effort toward moving in another direction, can seem like the path of least resistance. When we talk about change, many of us secretly hope someone else will do the work for us. Grace doesn’t operate this way, but instead teaches us to turn our backs on ungodliness and live godly lives in the middle of a messy world. We can’t just wish change into existence; we must first decide we truly want it and then let God’s grace empower us to make it real.

Jesus once met a man who had been stuck in the same condition for decades, yet his first response was an excuse. We often do the same thing, blaming others or delaying action instead of taking the step God sets before us. Grace calls us to stop waiting and start walking toward freedom with confidence.

What we believe and speak are closely connected. Out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks. Faith works in the heart first, then shows up in our words, shaping our lives in powerful ways. If our hearts are full of God’s Word, what comes out of our mouths will line up with His promises, not with fear or doubt.

God tells us to guard our hearts because everything in life flows from there. When we keep our focus straight ahead and don’t get distracted, we avoid slipping back into the things we’ve been delivered from. Renewing our minds daily keeps us aligned with who we truly are in Christ.

Sometimes we need loving correction to see blind spots we’ve been ignoring. Truth spoken in love can feel uncomfortable, but it helps us grow. Grace isn’t soft on sin; it transforms us from the inside out. Relying on it gives us far better results than feeble willpower or self-effort could.

Prayer:

Lord, thank You for Your undeserved favor that doesn’t just cover us but change us. Help us to believe Your Word, guard our hearts, and walk boldly in the freedom You’ve already given us. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Scriptures:

Titus 2:12, TPT
John 5:5-7
2 Corinthians 4:13
Matthew 12:34
Proverbs 4:23, 25
Romans 12:2
Ephesians 4:15