The Path to Renewal: Daily Reflections for a Transformed Lifeनमुना

The path to renewal is often paved with discomfort. Usually, the discomfort of change is something we experience before the fullness of God's renewal. This struggle is the space between who we've been and who we are becoming in this tension where old patterns collide with new possibilities. It's here that some of our deepest wounds may resurface. We may hear our doubts grow louder, and the harness of letting go can become all too real. Yet, it's precisely in this struggle that God begins His transformative work. Like a potter shaping clay, He uses these moments of tension to mold us into vessels that reflect His glory. The struggle isn't failure. It's evidence that we're on the brink of newness.

Renewal only happens after some time and partnership with the Holy Spirit. It's a process that requires us to slow down and persevere, as well as a willingness to endure the refining fire. In these moments, we may be tempted to retreat and hold onto the familiar, even if it's no longer serving. God's precious invitation is to trust Him. He's not just interested in changing our circumstances; He longs for connection to our hearts, minds, and very being.

Today, take a moment to identify the struggles you're facing.

1. What might God be trying to illuminate?
2. How is He using this season to prepare you for renewal?

• Trust that even in the struggle, He is at work, and the renewal He promises is worth the fight.