New Year, New Me, Same Jesus

Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be TRANSFORMED by the renewing of your mind. Romans 12:2 NIV

Testimony - evidence or proof provided by the existence or appearance of something.

OR

Testimony - a public recounting of a religious conversion (meaning change or transformation) or experience.

The first definition of Testimony above was given in a sermon by my Pastor and he explained that a Testimony should be about giving glory to God about what he's brought you through. Proof of his existence and the appearance of something he's done in your life. 

The second definition of Testimony ties into the scripture above. Romans 12:1 tells us as God's people to give ourselves as a living sacrifice for God to use. We should be holy and pleasing to God which shows our true worship of Him. Romans 12:2 as above, tells us not to conform to THIS world (Earth in 2017), but be TRANSFORMED (there goes that word again) by the renewing of our mind. Transforming ourselves for the will of God is our testimony. Once God brings you through something you should testify to someone else who does not know the Lord. The second definition says a PUBLIC recounting of a religious conversion and further more God's word says in Psalms 96: 3 to declare HS glory among the nations, His wonders among all peoples.

Everyone has a testimony about how God has changed them, how God has brought them through hardship, trouble, and out of a bad situation. Every one's testimony is different and will be shared with His people in different ways. As Romans 12:6 says,  "Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us." God has given each and everyone of us a gift. Your gift could be prophecy, serving, teaching or giving. Whatever your gift may be, use it to glorify the Lord. 

Multiple facebook statuses on New Year's said new year, new me! But what are you really transforming into? New Year, New Me, Same Jesus. Continue to transform yourself every ever year to become more like Jesus. 

Guide to Transform for the Glory of God

1. Continually renew your mind to be set on Jesus (who saved/can save you from your sins)

2. Do not conform yourself to this present and cruel world that we live in today. Who cares what the latest trends are or if this or that celebrity is in the latest news. Jesus should be in your news every morning. The good news that comes from reading his Word..

3.Transform spiritually to prove the perfect will of God.  Transforms into a spiritual being and living sacrifice for the Lord, willing to spread his gospel to the people who need it the most.

4. Change your ways and use your gifts for positive influence on others.

"And we know that all things work together for the good to them that love God, and who are called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28