Change Is a Good Thing
Rasol Manouchehri Ardakani - 04 September 2025
“And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.”
Change can be a funny thing. Some people love it. Others avoid it at all costs. But for those of us who follow Jesus, change is not just a possibility, it is a promise. Paul writes in 2 Corinthians 3:18 that as we keep our eyes on Jesus, the Holy Spirit transforms us into His image, from glory to glory.
That means you and I are not meant to stay the same. God has more for us. He wants us to reflect more of His love, His patience, His kindness, and His joy each day. I do not know about you, but I want that. I want to see progress in my life. I want to be more loving tomorrow than I am today. I want to be the kind of person who remains gentle even when life feels rough.
The truth is, there are days when things do not go my way. Days when I feel stretched, tired, or even a little grumpy. Yet it is in those moments that the fruit of the Spirit is tested. Can I still be patient when the queue at the shop is long? Can I still speak kindly when I feel under pressure? Can I still walk in peace when circumstances are anything but peaceful?
The encouraging thing is this: we do not have to change ourselves in our own strength. I used to think I had to try harder, push more, and wrestle my way into becoming a better Christian. All that left me was frustrated. What I have learnt is that God changes me through His grace, not through my striving.
Little by little, the Holy Spirit works in us. He gently shows us areas where He wants to bring transformation. Then, as we surrender those areas to Him, He shapes us. He builds His character into us in ways we could never do on our own. Sometimes we notice big changes. Other times, it is only when we look back that we realise how far He has brought us.
So if you feel like you are still a work in progress, take heart. You are. We all are. And that is the point. God is not finished with you yet. Every season, every challenge, every joy is part of His plan to make you more like Jesus.
Let us welcome change, not fear it. Let us trust the Spirit to work in us from the inside out. And let us remember that every step forward, no matter how small, is moving us from glory to glory.
Prayer of the Day:
Lord, thank You that You love me just as I am, but You also love me too much to leave me that way. Help me to trust You with every area of my life. Shape me into the image of Jesus, little by little, through the power of Your Spirit. Amen.