{"id":2244,"date":"2013-09-10T13:11:34","date_gmt":"2013-09-10T13:11:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fullmeasureofjoy.com\/?p=2244"},"modified":"2013-09-10T13:11:34","modified_gmt":"2013-09-10T13:11:34","slug":"transformers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fullmeasureofjoy.com\/?p=2244","title":{"rendered":"Transformers"},"content":{"rendered":"

My son Philip was an avid fan of the cartoon Transformers<\/em>. I can still hear the music in my mind. Hear the voice and words of Optimus Prime. Sit in amazement of the change of these vehicles into something different and useful for the battle ahead.<\/p>\n

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He would play with his Transformers<\/em> for hours. Changing them from an ordinary object into an extraordinary object. Over and over.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>As women\u2019s Bible studies have restarted all across the country, the word transform has been on my mind. The first chapter of the book I will lead this year speaks to transformation. Why do you suppose this word is so important for us as we study God\u2019s Word?<\/p>\n

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Because if there is no transformation, change, \u201cbettering of ourselves,\u201d it is wasted time.<\/p>\n

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Maybe you\u2019ve heard Lisa TerKeurst say this. \u201cWe need to be more than just Bible study girls.\u201d There must be transformation as we read and study God\u2019s Word. We must be changed. We must become more and more like Jesus.<\/p>\n

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Paul mentioned transformation to the Corinthian believers. \u201cAnd we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord\u2019s glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.\u201d<\/em> (2 Corinthians 3:18 \u2013 NIV)<\/p>\n

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As we are transformed into God\u2019s likeness, we reflect His glory. And notice that it\u2019s an ongoing process. We are \u201cbeing\u201d transformed. That\u2019s why continual Bible study is important. Through His own words, God will show us where we need transformation to take place.<\/p>\n

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Paul also mentioned transformation to the Roman believers. \u00a0\u201cDo not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God\u2019s will is\u2014his good, pleasing and perfect will.\u201d<\/em> (Romans 12:2 \u2013 NIV)<\/p>\n

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Renewed minds will move us closer to being the transformed people of God who are continually seeking God\u2019s will for our lives. When our will is taken out of the equation, God is able to use us in mighty ways.<\/p>\n

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If you don\u2019t believe me, just look at the lives of Joseph. Of Daniel. Of Mary or Joseph. Of Esther. Of Paul. These men and women allowed God\u2019s will to permeate their lives and did what God asked of them. They were transformed by God\u2019s Spirit and God was able to use them.<\/p>\n

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Maybe today you need to be transformed. Transformed from your former self into God\u2019s glorious image. If that is the case, spend time with God. Allow Him to point you in the direction you need to move. Study His words. He will provide all that you need.<\/p>\n

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\u201cHis divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.\u201d<\/em> (2 Peter 1:3 \u2013 NIV)<\/p>\n

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Perhaps you remember this line from the song for the cartoon Transformers<\/em>. \u201cMore than meets the eye.\u201d When we allow God to do His work in us, we too become more than meets the eye. We become spiritual warriors for our God. He is able to use us in ways we would never dream possible. Because by ourselves, it is impossible.<\/p>\n

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Grace and peace be yours in abundance,<\/p>\n

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Donna<\/p>\n

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