“Enduring,” graphite pencil drawing by Felecia R. Weber, OntheWingofaDove.com
Goodness, love, mercy,
charity, faith, hope,
these are all the things,
that enable me to cope.
When life is challenging,
when I want to give up,
I think on these things,
and The Lord fills my cup. Continue reading
“Transformation,” photograph by Felecia R. Weber, OntheWingofaDove.com
“Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is – his good, pleasing and perfect will.” (Romans 12:2)
I have often pondered the valuable instruction that comes from this verse from scripture; to “be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” Granted, I have not always followed it; I am too stubborn and wanting to do things my own way so much of the time. When I choose to take control and essentially, say to God, “I’ve got this, I can handle it,” those are the times that He leads me right back to this verse. But it’s my mind, it’s my body, I argue and rationalize time and again. However, when I think about it, I never really have or handle anything apart from my faith, and it is only when I walk in it, that my mind is renewed and I am transformed. Continue reading