Rom 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
As I watched a stonecutter at his work, I noticed there were places where his chisel never marred the stone’s surface. The untouched areas served to shape the project and add character much the same as the deep cuts, that removed large chunks of stone. The artist used both strategies to construct his masterpiece.
All that day God seemed to whisper that we go through much the same progression in life. I realized that character is shaped not only by events that transpire in our lives, but also by the situations we avoid. If every circumstance we go through is a stroke of the chisel, then avoiding negative influences also can be a defining attribute.
Our surroundings have a lasting effect on us. Experiences don’t just shape us; they can also mar us, leaving scars that can be difficult to erase. For that reason we are wise to choose experiences and settings that will help keep us unblemished. If we are careful when we choose we will find it easier to be Christ-like.
Prayer: Dear God, help us make choices that will shape us into your likeness. Help us evaluate possibilities and opportunities according to their affect on our spiritual growth.
Thought for the Day
The choices we make—good and bad shape us.
Prayer Focus
Spiritual maturity
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