Your God shape

When we're in different surroundings, one of our biggest worries may be whether we'll fit in or get along with the people. Because, deep down, we all want to be liked. We almost invariably will find like-minded people to become friends with but, unfortunately, there may be those who we don't get along with. We will never please everybody. And it can be difficult not to let that get to us. The thought that someone doesn't like who we are can be disempowering.

But, if we are 'shaped by this world' as Romans 12:2 (TLB) warns against, we're giving others far too much power over us. Sometimes others may have wrong assumptions about us, or underestimate us, or not appreciate the gifts and personality God's given us.

We are more than the world's 'shape' in the first place. With God, the standard shape is shattered. He has a different perspective on us, and a different way for us. If we ask God to be at the centre of who we are, he gives us power in our own life. Psalm 56:4 (NCV) says, in God I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?' He is our defence - and there really isn't a better one.



So what now? In Jesus, you are called to be a game changer, to be part of bringing God's Kingdom down here to earth. You have been 're-created' to help others break out of the shape of this world. Trust God and do not be afraid - he is always with you.





— SCRIPTURE —

'Do not be shaped by this world.' Romans 12:2 NCV
— SOULFOOD —

1 Thes 4:1-5, 2 Cor 5:14-21, Ps 77:11-20 , Pro 9:10-12