Fitting In

A transformed mind aligns us with God’s greatest plans, purposes, and promises (Romans 12:1-2). We all want to fit in and to feel accepted by others; it is hardwired into us. We naturally want to be liked and affirmed by those around us, and sensing the breakdown of acceptance is instantly overwhelming and uncomfortable. God has a better way! He challenges us: do not love the world or the things in the world (1 John 2:15-17). Instead of being conformed to the world to fit in, God calls us to be transformed by the renewing of our minds. We experience that transformation by the power and filling of the Holy Spirit. When we engage the Word of God, surround ourselves with others who also desire transformation, confess our sin and our negative thought patterns, and actively pray, we position ourselves for the transformative power of the Holy Spirit to work and move in us. As our transformation takes place, we begin to embrace the will of God in our lives (in our thoughts, desires, motives, actions, choices, etc.). Sermon from January 19, 2025 To watch this sermon or other sermons, subscribe to our YouTube Channel: "⁠⁠Beltway Park Church⁠"