I just heard that Costa Rica is the place to go for a make-over of the body. You know those muffin tops? They can be gone now. Or if you want a little tuck here, a little fat removed from here, some added there. The whole body can be transformed.
“And the price is incredibly reasonable. You can come back a new woman,” my friend said. I’m having all kinds of extra stuff removed even getting these ugly age spots off my hands.”
“Not me,” I said, “I had all that done years ago.”
The transformation was complete. Los of changes and enhancements took place. And I got a great deal. It costs me nothing. Well, change that…it cost my pride.
I undressed my heart and left my pride at the door. Then I lay down on the table of humility. That’s where I underwent a soul transformation. When Jesus came into my life, He became Lord of my imperfections.
He removed pounds of insecurities. He carved out fear, the kind that made me think I wouldn’t make it through the trials. He pulled out unsightly lies, misconceptions, and negative thoughts from my mind.
I came out a renewed woman—new thoughts, new attitude, new approach to life. And He even removed those spots of gloom that formed when I faced adversity.
All was gone. And great news, His invitation is directed to all of us. He plans to perform soul surgery because He has a purpose. “Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is–his good, pleasing and perfect will.” (Romans 12:2)
We can’t know His will unless we let Him renew us. We can’t relish in His glory if we do not endure the change. In addition, we cannot expect glory unless we’re willing to have Him perform the transformation on the operating table of His love.
What needs a little improvement in your life these days?
Janet
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This is a wonderful comparison, Jesus change of our hearts & lives to plastic surgery of the physical body. Beautiful post.
Love in Christ,
Debra
Debra, thank you for comment.
Yes, His make-over of the soul is the treatment that lasts a lifetime!
Janet
Janet, this is a lovely reminder of the real surgeon who makes lasting change in our lives. Well written!
I love your comparison of a body transformation to a soul transformation that can only be done by the master surgeon himself–our almighty Father. Thanks for an uplifting and thought-provoking post, Janet!
I love your comparison of a body transformation to a soul transformation that can only be done by the master surgeon himself–our almighty Father. Thanks for an uplifting and thought-provoking post, Janet!