Renewed

A devotional based on the song, "Renewed" by Stryper

Are you lost? Running from your past? Lying to yourself about areas of your life that need change? Have you fallen so far into sin, that you don’t even see a need for such a change? Or does the road back to reality seem so long and complicated that you don’t even know WHERE to begin? (Psalm 32:3-4, Colossians 3:9-10)

Take heart, all is not lost. When we surrender to Jesus, He accepts us just as we are. All we need to do is present ourselves to Him in this helpless, broken state, and He does the rest. (Psalm 32:5, Matthew 11:28-30)

As we go through life, eventually we’re going to come to a crossroad, where we grow weary of certain things. It could be a job, a bad relationship, or even day to day routines. These things can make us feel trapped and tired of all the typical problems most people have. (Proverbs 12:25, Jeremiah 6:16)

When we come to this crossroad, we have to ask ourselves, “what are we going to do to change?” (Romans 12:2, Ephesians 4:22-24)         

God’s life changing power is never far away. Sometimes if we close our eyes and envision it, we can actually see Him. All we need to do is call upon Him and He will give us His strength.  (Isaiah 40:30-31)

Give yourself up and over to Him today. He will take you, shape you, break you and make you Renewed! (Psalm 51:10-12, Lamentations 5:21, Matthew 7:13-14)

Prayer: 

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank you for letting us know that we are not alone. And that our past, no matter how dark it is, CAN be reconciled through Jesus. Please help us see the path back to You, to stop running, and to surrender it all Your Son, who died for our sins…past, present and future. 

“I look to the sky, I see You there.

When I close my eyes, I dream You’re everywhere.

You’re standing beside me, Your power I can feel.

You move upon me, like a river made of steel.”

“Giving myself up and over to You. 

Take me, shape me, break me, make me RENEWED.”