Break out of the Mold…

In Bangladesh, they make blocks for building homes with a mold out in the sand. The process is simple. They have a small box, then they fill this box with loose sand so the mud won't stick. Then they pour mud into it and let it dry. Then they flip it over and a block comes out. They can make every block the same, because they have a mold. 

Now why am I telling you this and what does this have to do with today's "Morning Sonshine"?  Well, as I'm writing today, I've been thinking about the verse in Romans 12:2. It goes like this:

"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." Rom. 12:2

We are NOT to be conformed after the image of the world. 

You see, the world has a mold they want to put us in. Satan has a mold he wants to put us in! Even religion has a mold…to make us just like we ought to be. But the traditional "religiosity" of the world is not going to make us like God wants us to be. Instead, it will give us the "form" without the power. 

We have to break out of the mold of the world, and there’s only one way to do this. By renewing our mind!

Today, as we begin a new week, I challenge you to look at your life and how you have conformed in so many areas to the ways of the world. And then look at Christ and His Word, and ask Him how He wants you to be transformed. If you look in His Word, He will show you!

Review:

• Bible Thought: Not conformed, but to be transformed!
• Blessing: So thankful that God has given us everything in His Word which pertains to life and godliness.
• Battles: To fight against the worldly mold, and seek after the transforming power of Christ, through His Word.