Even though our outer person is being destroyed, our inner person is being renewed day by day 2 Corinthians 4:16

Have you ever physically turned from a sin and ceased the activity, yet continued to cherish it to some degree in your heart?

You should no longer walk as the Gentiles walk, in the futility of their thoughts. Ephesians 4:17

God is thoroughly committed to finishing the masterpiece He started in us. And that process means one major thing: change.

Lord, make me a student and take me not home, until You look in my face and see the reflection of Your own.

Taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ. 2 Corinthians 10:5

God's eyes are fastened with eternal intentions on the inner man. That's why sometimes God may prioritize performing a miracle on our hearts and minds over a miracle concerning our circumstances.

Prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled;...As obedient children, do not conform to the

Forgive me for my unbelief [in myself]. If I realized how valuable I am, my insatiable need for affirmation would be quieted. Forgive me for being such a perfectionist that I resist doing something good out of fear that it won't be great.

Have you ever wondered why God goes to the trouble of sanctifying us? He could instantly zap us into His image the moment we decide to follow Jesus, or He could transport us into heaven the moment of our conversion. Why would He opt for taking us through the long, drawn-out process of planting, watering, pruning, and harvesting? But sure enough, He rolls up His sleeves, puts palms to the dirt, and begins putting the pieces of our lives together in a way that matters.

If yesterday's wimp is going to become tomorrow's warrior, something has to happen today.

Even if we have known Christ in a purely human way, yet now we no longer know Him like that. 2 Corinthians 5:16