It's All A Process

And all of us, as with unveiled face, [because we] continued to behold [in the Word of God] as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are constantly being transfigured into His very own image in ever increasing splendor and from one degree of glory to another; [for this comes] from the Lord [Who is] the Spirit. ~ 2 Corinithians 3:18 AMP

Wow, I can't believe today is the last day of 2012!

As we take time to reflect on this year, what were some really good moments that you experienced? How about those not-so-good moments? Can you see how much you've grown since 2011? Are there some things you would like to change?

The awesome thing about God is that He is so patient with us! We sometimes lose patience with ourselves, but He understands that we are in the process of growing. This scripture in 2 Corinthians tells us that we are "constantly being transfigured into His very own image"! How exciting is that?! Just think about that for a minute...

In spite of all our failures and weaknesses...in spite of all our strengths and successes...God's desire is to make us more like Him! Every day we are growing! We are maturing! We are becoming more like our Father! We look at God and think, "I could never be like Him. He is so perfect and so holy." But every day we become a little more like Him. As we walk with Him, we begin to take on His character. We start doing things the way He would do them. We start thinking like Him. Our actions start being motivated by love instead of selfishness.

If things didn't go so well this year, don't be discouraged. God is still working on us! We are a work in progress! Don't lay down and stop trying because you had a bad day and did or said something that you shouldn't have. Pick yourself up and keep going! He's not afraid of our failures. He's not ashamed of our weaknesses. He likes to show off by taking someone that the world thinks can't become anything and He transforms them into a mighty warrior for His kingdom! As I said the other day, God doesn't expect perfection, only obedience. Keep listening to His voice. Obey what He tells you. If you mess up, don't beat yourself up. Babies fall down countless times before they learn to walk. God knows you won't get it right all the time. However He does expect you to keep trying. The only way we can fail is if we stop trying. You are not a quitter! You were born to win! Keep your head held high and keep marching forward with Him!! You are His prize possession and He wants to reveal Himself in and through you!