Transformed

2 Corinthians 3:18 (NIV)

"18 And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate (or reflect) the Lord’s glory, 

are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, 

which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit."

Tonight was the last night of The Holiness of God by R. C. Sproul Bible Study at our church. What a fantastic study! Our God is not just Holy, He is Holy, Holy, Holy and calls us to be holy as He is holy. I have had increased stress in my life the last few weeks, but tonight God brought much joy, blessing, and peace from the study of His word in the company of others. I was again challenged to pursue holiness with diligence and perseverance. Three key ways to pursue holy living are: 

1. Scripture - reading, meditating, and memorizing the Word of God

2. Prayer - sometimes for many days & with fasting and at other times with a breath

3. Personal choice - God is there, it's my choice to turn to Him or away from Him.

He wants to transform our lives to reflect Jesus and has given us the tools to do it. The choice is ours. Our Holy, Holy, Holy God is worthy of our all. He gives joy that no-thing can take away. It's even hard for me to understand the lightness and inner peace that I feel right now, because from a worldly perspective it makes no sense due to my circumstances. I'm thankful I don't have to understand it, but get to experience it just the same. I hope it is true for you also.

Isaiah 6:3

"And they were calling to one another: 

'Holy, holy, holy is the LORD Almighty;

the whole earth is full of His glory.'"