We often long to change the world, our circumstances, or the people around us. Yet true transformation begins within — in the heart. Scripture reminds us that real change is not achieved by effort, but by renewal in Christ.
When we come to Him, we don’t just receive forgiveness; we receive a new heart. The old self — filled with envy, pride, and fear — begins to fade as His Spirit works in us. Slowly, His gentleness replaces bitterness, His peace stills our restlessness, and His love teaches us to see others through grace.
Change is never easy. The soil of our hearts is hard, and pride resists surrender. But God, who knows our weakness, gives us His Son — not only as our Savior but also as our transforming power. He doesn’t just improve us; He makes us new.
So today, instead of striving to fix others, let’s ask the Lord to renew our hearts. As we are changed by His grace, our lives will quietly reflect His love and bring change to the world around us.
“The old has gone, the new has come.” — 2 Corinthians 5:17
