Since we have been given new life in Christ, we are no longer slaves to sin (Rom 6). We do however struggle constantly to fight it. Why cant we change ourselves? why dont our plans, goals and rules of dying to self and sin not work?

Its because we are trying to do the change ourselves, when God says havent you been saved by Grace? and not works. When we try and change ourselves, we bring in our own works, which means that we get the glory rather than God.


- How can 'I' change to make myself more like Christ?
- How can 'I' change to make God happy with me?
- How can 'I' change to become a better christian, that others will see?

The problem with these questions is our motives are all wrong.
Isnt it only God who can change and transform us- by His grace and power.

God is in the business of changing us, from the inside out.
Its not by the things we try and do on the outside; it will never work as change begins in the heart.
We should be so thankful that God has given us a new life, and with that comes a new heart.

I pray that next time your fighting against sin and unholy habits and attitudes, that you would let the spirit change and transform you; for His the only one who can.

I love the analogy God gives us in his word about how we are like a fruit tree, Jesus is the Vine, and God the father is the pruner. As you grow in Christ (the vine), God the father will prune back all the branches that are dead and getting in the way of you producing good fruit. (Jn15)

It is only in Him, through Him and for Him that we firstly should live our lives, but secondly where change occurs.

"God is working in you, giving you the desire and power to do what pleases Him"

-Phil 2:13

If you can, get your hands on the book by Tim Chester called 'You can change'. Powerful truth in it.

God is good. Be blessed.


Tash