Transformations

 

Daily Gratitude- Year 14 - Day 63: Today, I am grateful for transformations.

There are so many patterns in nature. There is an order to many of the patterns and then, along the way, God throws in some crazy whimsy plants, sea creatures, and animals. His creativity includes creatures that start as worms and then become beautiful moths and butterflies. 

They go through life mostly silent. If they could speak, would they complain in the worm season? They certainly seem to know they are beautiful when they emerge with wings. Transformations are rarely easy, often uncomfortable, but they are worth it. 

This passage is a reminder to seek his face and not assimilation in a world we are only passing through. Enjoy the scenery. Delight in the wonder, but do not conform. There are better things ahead. 

"Do not conform 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’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will." -Romans 12:2

Today, I am grateful for transformations.