God’s Power Of Transformation

God’s Power of Transformation

Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.”

Matthew 11:28

DOES GOD MAKE A DIFFERENCE in marriage? Thousands of couples will testify that he made a difference in theirs. How does this transformation happen? First of all, we must establish a relationship with God. This means that we must come to him and acknowledge that we have walked our own way and broken his laws. We tell him that we need forgiveness and we want to turn from our sins.

He stands with open arms and says, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” That’s a beautiful and astounding invitation. If we are willing to come to him, he will not only forgive us but also send his Spirit to live inside us.

The Holy Spirit is the one who changes our attitudes. When he is in control of our lives, we begin to look at things differently. He shows us that people are more important than things and that serving others is more important than being served. He works within us to produce wonderful character qualities such as love, patience, kindness, and gentleness (see Galatians 5:22-23). He alone can effect such substantial change in the way we think and act.

Do you see how these new attitudes would transform your relationship? Nothing holds greater potential for changing your marriage than asking God to come into your life, forgive your sins, and let you see the world the way he sees it.

Father God, thank you for inviting us to come to you. I am so grateful for your forgiveness, your teaching, and your Holy Spirit, which lives in me and directs me. I need your transformation. Please help me to allow you to change me.

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