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Transformation, many times, comes through an opportunity to do something new, something we have never before experienced. It may be that those new opportunities come with fear - fear of the unknown.
The phenomenon of transformation through new experiences came about through the bilingual women's retreat here in Denver, November 8-9. For many, it was definitely something new and unknown.
For one sister at the Northwest congregation, she was impressed and sent me the following quote (below), reflecting the transformation in her own life and observed in the lives of others. With this quote, on Transformational Tuesday, I encourage you to allow God to use new experiences, unknown opportunities to transform you.
"Your testimony of God working through your language barriers was especially meaningful. It's strange how we try to arrange God's hand in our lives, and He's still willing to use us right where we are! I saw considerable interaction between the Spanish speaking sisters and those of us not so gifted with a second tongue, but even more significant is since then, the connection is still there when we see each other."
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The holidays seem to bring out our unrealistic expectations: to find the perfect gift, to decorate in a way that matches Pinterest perfection, to be the model family, even in interaction with the in-laws, and to make the perfect holiday meal.
On this Makeover Monday, may you be encouraged to remember that God's expectations of you during this holiday time are that you remember Him, His Son, and that you are His child. And that is enough.