“To be a follower of Christ is to believe that everyone’s life can be different.”

A thought by Erwin Raphael McManus, (2006-11-14) from his book, Soul Cravings: An Exploration of the Human Spirit (p. 129). Thomas Nelson. Kindle Edition.

I believe that. That’s why I write two blogs. It’s not just because I want something to do now that I’m retired but because I retired so I could be more effective in letting people know that their life can be different. It is my life message that comes from my relationship with Christ.

Let, me ask you, are you satisfied with whom you are or would you like to be different? Maybe it’s who you are in your job or your marriage or your relationship with your kids, your parents, your friends. If that is true, what are you doing to make you different?

The Bible says that you can be a new creation, a new person. I know that is true because I am different. I’m not totally there yet but I am different in a good way. It all comes from my relationship with Christ.

On my other blog, bill’s front porch, I have started a new topic. It is about how God sees you and me and the difference that makes. You and I are damaged goods. It’s just what life does but God sees us as whole. He doesn’t see us as damaged. He sees our potential. He sees us as winners and He wants to change our view of who we think we are. He wants to enhance who we really are.

That new creation starts with my relationship with Christ. He comes in to my life and changes me inside which in turn changes my view of me and the way I act. Now that is only the start of changing. There is then some work to be done by God and me working on who He wants me to become.

Remember, Jesus was resurrected from the grave. He can do that with your life, with your relationships, with your marriage. Just turn to Him. He has the power to change you. And He wants to start today.

Are you ready to start?

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