conform?

After spending three months in the inlets of the Sunshine Coast of Canada with a clear purpose, constant growth, and little distraction, I’ve dipped my feet back into the monotony and busyness of life in Washington state, and I find it difficult falling back into the ways I once lived comfortably.

I want more. Clarity and perspective prevail. I no longer want to conform to many of the patterns of this world. I understand some can’t be avoided- but I can fight the fight. I am constantly bombarded with the “ways of the world” but I don’t have to acquiesce if at all possible. But what can I do to combat this obvious attack?

“..offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God- this is your spiritual act of worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of the 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 12:1-2

What does the renewing of my mind look like? Well, I suppose staying close to the truth, claiming the truth, crawling into the words and allowing them to lead, and leaning on the One that can and will be victorious is a good start.

After living in a place where food and housing was provided for me, where I would wear the same set of clothing for days- a place where simplicity was paramount- I stand in the middle of a fast-paced money driven, hurting world wondering what’s next. I believe I forgot about all the daily battles we all face each day we dare step out the front door and face the world.

I want more. I want the freedom and peace I felt living in simplicity with a clear purpose. I want to continue loving on people and giving all of myself in order for them to see a glimpse of the very real love I experience from God everyday. I desire change in this world...

My mother always used to say if you aren’t part of the solution you’re part of the problem. I want to be part of the change that I believe is waiting for this world. God’s change. Relational change. I want to see the world change from the love of Christ.