Sunday, May 29, 2005 ;

Don't copy the behaviour and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will know what God wants you to do, and you will know how good and pleasing and perfect His will really is.
[new living translation]

here's what i've been getting from this verse:
God changes you by "changing the way you think", not by punishment. it's stated so clearly, so obviously. and when God changes right, we know it will always be for the better. (: plus change is growth, so when God changes your mind, He's helping you grow as well.
and after that, the more you grow, the more you see His will for you, which, stated in the verse, is good and pleasing and perfect.
here's what i got when i checked out the meanings of those three words in Longman Dictionary of Contemparary English. (:

good : of high standard, of the right kind, enjoyable, suitable, helpful, in good condition, morally right.

pleasing : giving pleasure and enjoyment, making you feel satisfied.

perfect : the very best possible standard, complete, without any faults or wekness, exactly right and what is needed for a particular purpose, completely correct and accurate.

yups. that's God's will for us. each one special, personal, unique, like no other. how cool is that lah.

oh. and now, try to imagine this. ((: God loves us with a perfect love.

revelations people. soak it all up. keep pressing in for more!

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