My word for July 9th is METAMORPHOSIS
When Anna was in the first grade she had the best teacher. This teacher engaged every student and
was very hands on. She knew that
it was better for the children to see and experience versus just hearing about
things. During the spring, excitement
was in the air. Anna’s teacher was
known for her caterpillars. She
would order caterpillars for everyone in the class. They would make homes for the caterpillars, feed them, and
watch them grow. The children
would really get excited when the caterpillars made their new homes and moved
in. They waited patiently day
after day to see the caterpillars emerge from the chrysalis. Miraculously it happened, the butterflies
appeared. The class then had a butterfly
release party. There isn’t a
better way to teach metamorphosis then to show it. This was an activity that none of the students will ever
forget.
In life we all
go through a metamorphosis. Just
like the butterfly, there are many stages of our lives. It depends on what type of person we
are as to how many stages we go through.
We, as caterpillars, have one job while small. Just like the caterpillar, we take everything in and learn
from all situations. These
situations teach us about life and help us to grow. We move from one stage of growth to another, molting over
and over. We are then ready to
molt for the last time, however this time it is different. We wrap ourselves up in our chrysalis
transforming into a beautiful spirited person. This is when God has led us to
complete faith. He has wrapped his
arms around us and transformed us for Him. This is the amazing part of the change. Just like the butterfly, God can take
mush and turn it into something wonderful. God can save us even when we think we aren’t salvageable. He lets us repent of our sins and he
pumps into our veins spiritual goodness.
Even though only mush we
are now ready to follow through with His plan for us. The cycle is complete and out of the chrysalis appears the
beautiful butterfly. Just like the stunning butterfly we are
ready to spread our wings and fly, sharing our faith to all of those we come in
contact with.
Only God can change a person sending them through a metamorphosis
for the better. God is waiting to
change you. Let go and let
God. Pray for a metamorphosis. Help God transform you into the person
He wants you to be.
Romans 12:2 ESV
Do not be
conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that
by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable
and perfect.
2 Corinthians
3:18 ESV And we all, with
unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the
same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord
who is the Spirit.
Dear Gods during 2012, transform us into the faithful
spirited person gliding through this world working for You. We want to share with others Your good
works and lead them to Your faith.
Help us not to get stuck in the molting stage, spin us into the
beautiful person we should be. We
know that with You change is good.
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