New to Faith Sample

Tattoo transformation 

If you’ve ever observed someone get a tattoo there are 2 parts to the process; a change on the inside and a change on the outside. Before anything can change on the outside of the skin, the ink must first be inserted inside the skin by a needle - a process that is not for the fainthearted! The result of the ink on the inside is a change to how the body looks on the outside. This is much like starting a relationship with Jesus, when you were saved, something powerful changed on the inside of your life, but it won’t stop there. The change that began on the inside, where no one could see, will eventually make its way to the outside where everyone can see. The Bible calls this radical change on the inside of your life ‘regeneration’. 

Regeneration refers to a new believer stepping into their new life, as a follower of Jesus. When you decided to accept Jesus as your Lord and Saviour, the Bible describes this as moving from death to life [Eph 2:1]. Regeneration is the incredible start of your journey in becoming who God has called you to be, by walking in obedience to Him [John 14:15]. It’s the first of many steps of an exciting lifelong journey [Hebrews 10:10]. 

PRAYER

Jesus, thank You that You want to transform me and make me more like You. I pray that the change that's happening on the inside of my life would make its way to the outside too. I receive the power of Your Holy Spirit to make me into the person You have called me to be.  Lord, I pray that You would show me the things in my life that need to change and empower me to make those changes. In Jesus' name, Amen.