Change

Cast away from you all your transgressions, whereby ye have transgressed; and make you a new heart and a new spirit . . .(Ezekiel 18:31)

When God created humans, He didn’t make robots. God made us in His image, and this means we can think, reason, and make decisions. We’re able to choose between right and wrong. Even if we have made a habit of disobeying God, we can decide to redirect our lives.

When the ancient Israelites found themselves in trouble with God, He spoke to them through the prophet Ezekiel. Ezekiel said, “Repent, and turn yourselves from all your transgressions; so iniquity shall not be your ruin. . . . and make you a new heart and a new spirit” (Ezek. 18:30–31).

This kind of change can begin with just one choice, empowered by the Holy Spirit (Rom. 8:13). It might mean saying no at a critical moment. No more gossip. No more greed. No more jealousy. No more ___________. (You fill in the blank.) If you know Jesus, you’re not a slave to sin. You can choose to change, and with God’s help, this personal revolution can start today.

Dear God, all things are possible with You. Through the power of Jesus’s resurrection help me to take the first step toward a life of greater devotion to You. Amen.
 
I read this devotion this morning and I wanted to share it with you. I pray it provokes change in whatever area you are struggling in today, only you know the area in your life that needs changed and with God’s help, you can overcome. Take time today to pray and seek His face. 

Have a wonderful day in The Lord!

Today’s Reading is Ezekiel 18:25-32