Forecast & Focusنموونە

BECOME FULLY FORMED

There is no greater gift than today. While many long for the “good old days” or anxiously await tomorrow, today is the only moment you truly hold. It’s full of possibility and shaped by the choices you make now.

As a new creation in Christ, the question is: Who are you becoming? You’re not who you were yesterday, and you’re not yet who you’ll be tomorrow. You are being formed—day by day—into the image of Christ.

James 1:2-4 (MSG) speaks directly to this process: " Consider it a sheer gift, friends when tests and challenges come at you from all sides. You know that under pressure, your faith-life is forced into the open and shows its true colors. So don't try to get out of anything prematurely. Let it do its work so you become mature and well-developed, not deficient in any way."

Challenges aren’t just obstacles—they’re opportunities for formation. Looking back over the past year, ask yourself: What has God shaped in me? What character has been forged?

Matthew 11:28-30 (MSG) provides further insight: " Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you'll recover your life. I'll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me - watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won't lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you'll learn to live freely and lightly."

Jesus is present in your rhythms, relationships, and responsibilities. He’s not just forming your character—He’s inviting you into a lifestyle of grace, rest, and partnership.

Prayer:

Jesus, thank You for walking with me through every season. I am being formed in Your image, and I trust Your process. Shape me into the fullness of who You are. Teach me how to live freely and lightly. Amen.

Action steps:

1. Make a list of who you’ve become this year—spiritually, emotionally, relationally.

2. Reflect on the rhythms, relationships, and responsibilities that have shaped you into Christ’s image.