Romans 12:2 GW “Don’t become like the people of this world. Instead, change the way you think. Then you will always be able to determine what God really wants—what is good, pleasing, and perfect.”

I’ve always loved the saying, ‘Think outside the box!’ Walt says I don’t just think outside the box, I live there! Well, I guess I’d rather live in a realm where there are few than in a crowded mess.

If I merely want what the world wants, all I’d have to do is follow aimlessly and just fit in, but we are admonished to be different or separate from the world.

As children of the King, we have a purpose that doesn’t fit with the purpose of the world. How do we do that? We can’t just hang around other Christians and be separate. Gods not talking about our dress or physical appearance. It’s not even keeping the big 10. No, it’s not the work we do, but the words we say that make us different from the world.

It’s not the rules but how we love that makes us unique. It’s being a giver instead of a taker. Being a part of something bigger than ourselves by finding our part in the body of Christ and acting and speaking like His sisters and brothers. It’s not our appearance or education, but what we are as someone who dares to be different and whose purpose is to make a mark on others that can’t be erased (in a good way, I hope!).

I want to use my words to bless, not curse, and encourage others to live a life of faith as well. I don’t see things like most folk, I try to gain heavens’ perspective and speak like my Father. You can’t follow me around and imitate me! That would not be good. One Sandy in the world is more than enough. You must read Gods Word and follow after Him.

There’s no shortcut to being a Christian! You simply state, ‘Jesus, I acknowledge your sacrifice for my sin and make you Lord of my life. Be my teacher, I will be your willing student. Show me how to walk and talk like You.’ Then get out the textbook, (The Bible) and begin reading. I recommend getting a translation that you can easily understand and read Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John until you get the picture of who Jesus is, what He did and what He asked us to do. The more you know Him, the more like Him you’ll become.

Get ready for life outside the box! Lose your old way of thinking and speaking because in the Kingdom of God, we carry our sword (His Word) and know how to use it to change the world, one life at a time.

Sandy G