Day 22 Message

      
Day 22 Readings

Day 22 - Created to Become Like Christ

Part of your design is to become something else. God made you to become like Christ, and if you are not working towards this purpose, your life will not have complete purpose.

We were made in God's image, meaning that our souls are immortal. We are given the ability to think, and we can have relationships with other people. Being made in God's image does not give you his power, but you can work towards knowing his values, his attitudes, and his character.

We are meant to become like Christ, and becoming isn't always easy. We were designed to be working towards this, and as much as being lazy may sound nice, we will never truly be fulfilled unless we are working towards being like Christ.

In order to become more like Christ, we must cooperate with God. Even when we don't understand what is going on, we must be ready to do whatever he asks, often before we even know what to do. We must do what it takes to grow. We must read the Bible, fellowship with others who are trying to grow, and be involved in God's work. These are ways God has designed for us to become like Christ.

We also need to realize that becoming like Christ takes time. It is something we must work towards and we will see progress, but we must also realize that the transforming will never be truly completed in this life.

For many, this effort doesn't sound like fun. However, those who are truly working at becoming Christ-like know that it leads to a fulfilled life.

Thinking about my purpose:
Know. I was created to become like Christ.
Remember. "As the Spirit of the Lord works within us, we become more and more like him and reflect his glory even more." -2 Corinthians 3.18b (NLT)
Think about it. Where in my life should I ask God for help to become more like Christ today?

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