God’s Transforming Work
A number of years ago, the youth pastor of a church where I was serving led much of our worship one Sunday. He reminded us that if we keep our eyes open, we can see transformation happening all around us. His first example was taking a student surfing for the first time. He could immediately see the student being transformed from an ordinary kid into a “Surfer.” So cool!
He then took it a step further to say: It is even more beautiful to watch God’s transformation in action. For example, when we give an offering and God turns that money into ministries that help people. Or, when we have a yard sale and the “junk,” that has piled up in our garages gets turned into scholarships; and how we, when we follow Christ, get transformed into people who are forgiving, loving, and giving.
My prayer is that you too would have eyes to see God’s transforming love at work all around you. And may you trust that God is at work in your own life – even now.
Let us pray: Let us pray: Loving God, we confess that there are times in life when we get discouraged, times when we see only the negative, only the darkness. We pray today for the ability to see your fingerprints all around us. Help us to trust that with you all things are possible! We ask in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Daily Message Author: Joe Albright
Joe began his ministry in Sarasota, Florida as an associate pastor, and it was in this capacity that he worked alongside the Reverend Dr. Roger Kunkel. Roger was a colleague who became a mentor and treasured friend. From Sarasota, Joe was called to Jacksonville, Florida where he served as the Head of Staff at Hodges Boulevard Presbyterian Church. Currently, Joe and his family worship and serve at Geneva Presbyterian Church in Switzerland, Florida. Full Bio
