From the Inside Out

True, real change starts from the inside and works its way out. This is the way God works. He lives in us, and changes our soul, our mind, then works his way into our outward selves, our actions, words, the way we live our lives. Romans 12:2 says "Do not be conformed to the patterns of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may be able to test and approve of what God's will is, His good, pleasing, and perfect will." Basically if you want to really know what God wants for your life, allow your mind to be transformed by Christ, and you will always be in his will. God always knows what is best for our lives, yet we get so caught up in this world, in the pleasures and likeness of what it brings, that we forget this world sucks. There's war, heart ache, murder, hurricanes, tornadoes, and sin. Who would want to stay here any longer then they have to? We forget constantly that we have something more amazing and wonderful than anything in this world, waiting for us from our Lord in heaven. We need Christ to transform our minds so that we may be able to constantly focus on that which is above. The important things in life, God. The Holy Spirit works on our soul, we just have to let him in. "From the inside out Lord my soul cries out" How do you let Christ transform your mind? Well I'm not too sure about that one, the one thing you could do is pray. Always pray. Pray to love Christ, pray for the Holy Spirit to take control of your life, pray for the transformation of your mind. God looks at the soul, not at how skinny we are, or how pretty, buff, or good we look in certain clothes. Pay attention to the fruits of your labor, are they sour? Or do the represent Christ?