Transformed life

 14 Nov 25

Today's devotional: taken from YouVersion, Life Application Study Bible Devotion


Transformed life

The gospel came "with power''; it had a powerful effect on the Thessalonians. Whenever the Bible is heard and obeyed, lives are changed! Christianity is more than a collection of interesting facts; it is the power of God to every one who believes. What has God's power done in your life since you first believed?


“because our gospel came to you not simply with words but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and deep conviction. You know how we lived among you for your sake.”

‭‭1 Thessalonians‬ ‭1‬:‭5‬ ‭NIV‬‬

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Reflections

What has God’s power done in my life since I first believed.. hmm.. I will say peace and also joy in serving. 


I wanted to get baptise because my ex-husband is a Christian. However, in a twist of fate, we divorced before covid came to a complete end.  I had no push factor to get baptised as I felt back then every god is the same, till I came to know Jesus. When my ex-husband told me the news, I was a bit sad but His peace overwhelmed me to a point it was beyond human understanding. The stillness in my heart even with that news is beyond me. 


My mum was living with my sister back then, and none of them were believers. However, having been baptised, I do hope they will stop praying to idols. My sister, out of nowhere, told us one day that she wants to throw out the figurines in the house, as there were many. These are figurines or cute versions of the various gods. I was surprised by her action and in awe of what God can do. Eventually I managed to convince my mum to also give up idol worship in my sister’s house as well.  Since I was the one who guided her on the know-hows in the past and I had became Christian, I told her it’s impossible for me to do that anymore. Since she also wasn’t very sure, she relented and all the idols in my sister’s house were removed. Praise the Lord!


My family relationship had never been good and especially after my mum went to stay with my sister. My mum resented a lot of things and was negative the most times. “I want to go jump down” was frequently heard from her lips. Every time I visit her, she will complain about my sister and how she mistreat her or yell at her. My sister got into depression and didn’t even dare to think to have children but she felt that she would not be able to cope with this stress and caring for a kid.


I didn’t exactly love my mum either due to many things she failed to do as a mum. Because of my parents’ divorce, I have to learn to be independent and do everything myself. My mum was of no help. Her complaining every time I visit her makes things worse and to be honest, I was driven to a point I thought I was going mad myself but thank God for sustaining me and guarding my life and my heart.


Fast forward, my mum now lives with me, has already been baptised and confirmed. My hatred for her turned into love and she has learned and still learning to be a loving mum. Our family has been reconciled and been meeting weekly for family lunch gathering. Thank You Lord 🙏🏻


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