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THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF CHRIST
2 Corinthians 5:17 – “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.”
Consider the transformation of Saul, who later became the Apostle Paul.
Saul was a fierce persecutor of Christians, believing he was doing God’s work.
But on the road to Damascus, he encountered the living Christ, and everything changed.
Saul was transformed from a persecutor to a preacher, becoming one of the greatest champions of the faith.
When you accept Christ into your life, you are not merely turning over a new leaf; you are becoming a new creation.
Your past sins and mistakes are washed away, and God gives you a new heart, new desires, and a new purpose.
This transformation is not just internal but affects every area of your life.
Embrace the change Christ brings, and let His power renew you daily.
PRAYER
Father, thank You for the transforming power of Jesus in my life. Help me to fully embrace the new creation You have made me to be. Let my life reflect the change You have worked in me, and may others see Your hand at work through my actions. Amen.
ASSIGNMENT
Identify an area of your life where you need transformation.
Pray for God’s power to renew that area and take one practical step today to align with His will.
Imagine a caterpillar transforming into a butterfly.
What once crawled on the ground is now soaring in the sky.
In Christ, we too are transformed from what we were into something new and beautiful.
WEDNESDAY’S PRAYER REQUESTS
James Burnette
Lee Cronan
June Cronan’s Sister
Sandra Graham
Amy Garner’s Mom
Daniel Cooper’s Mother
Darlene Wiggins
David Burnette
Denise Hulsey – Jordan’s G’mother
Donnie Butler’s Dad
Doris Loyd
Dr. and Mrs. Davis
Ed Mays
Ellen Boyd
Eric Magnusson’s Mother
Eric Ward
Faith Burnette
Freddie May’s Mom
Friend of Linda Hodge
Gail Sparks
George & Linda Alexander
George Calhoon
James Burnette
Joanie/Jeanie Mom
Jodi Bateman
John McClain’s Mother
June Cronan’s Sister
Kailey Bateman
Kathryn Raines
Kim McClain’s Mother
Krista Hilscher
Larry Barker
Lillanna Magnusson’s Mom
Linda Breedlove’s Sister – Sarah
Linda Hodges’ Sister
Lonzo Christin
Lori Blount’s Mother
Mary William’s Granddaughter
Marynell Ford
Maureen Brown
Michael Stanley
Nora Allison
Pastor Driskell
Rose Fuller – Pruitt-Monroe Nursing Home, Forsyth GA
Sandra Graham
Sarah Parker
Scott Lanier
Steve Michaels
Tom Graham (Sandra’s Husband)
Tom Witcher