REDEFINED

Posted on January 22, 2024 by atimetoshare.me

I’m not a big fan of Picasso, but obviously a lot of people are. Art is in the eye of the beholder, I guess.  However, the above quote from him, does make sense to me. In a time when the world wants us to redefine ourselves into something that isn’t really who God created us to be, it’s important that we understand who we are when we become part of His family.

It’s hard to believe that we can be redefined even in our older years.  We’re supposed to have it all figured out by then – right?  The truth is we are in a constant state of redefinition.  We may take on a job we’ve never done before – we might go sky diving – we may try a new hair style or a new fashion trend.  Life doesn’t stand still when we age.  It’s actually being renewed with every breath we take.

I looked up the word “redefined” in the dictionary and found that one of its synonyms is “redeemed,” which is exactly what we are when we’re reborn in Christ.  We’ve been purchased with a price.  The price was so great that it required perfection.  God knew that we couldn’t come to Him because of the sin originally planted in us by the devil, so He took our place in the form of His sinless Son, Jesus.  Through Him, we are made new – we’re redefined. Because of His grace and unconditional love, we have a new identity. Instead of unforgiveable, we are forgiven.

With grateful hearts, let us now lead new lives that point others to Jesus.

Dear, Lord – I have done nothing to deserve the kindness of your perfect love, but you continue to lavish me with it every day.  I have nothing to give you except my heart and even that was yours to begin with.  Help me to use the right words to share your love with others so that they may have inner peace and the knowledge of forgiveness.  We have been made new by what you have done for us. Amen!

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About atimetoshare.me

As I reach the end of my years, I find I have a lot of good information stored up in this old decrepit mind of mine. If I don't write it all down, it may vanish and no one will have the advantage of my thoughts. This is why this blog exists. I love the Lord, Jesus with all my heart and soul. I know I'm undeserving of all He's done for me, but I also know that His love is beyond my comprehension. I've always wanted to write. I never kept diaries, but tucked my thoughts in my head for future reference. I use them now in creating stories, plays, poetry and my blog. I continue to learn every day. I believe the compilation of our time spent with God will have huge affect on the way we live. I know I'm a sinner and I need a Savior. I have One through Jesus, Christ. My book, "Stages - a memoir," is about the seven stages of life from the perspective of a woman. It addresses all the things girls and women go through in life as they travel it with Jesus, and it is available on Amazon.com.
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10 Responses to REDEFINED

  1. joyindestructible's avatar joyindestructible says:
    January 22, 2024 at 2:58 pm

    It’s true we are redefined simply by the stages of life we pass through and also, as we grow spiritually in Christ. Picasso however, never gave his gift away! He made a fortune! lol

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  3. Julie Sheppard aka Reiko Chinen's avatar Julie Sheppard aka Reiko Chinen says:
    January 22, 2024 at 5:18 pm

    I am thankful that HE is the Potter and that I am the clay. I enjoyed reading this post, you shared some very good points. Thank you for sharing this.

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  4. bigskybuckeye's avatar bigskybuckeye says:
    January 31, 2024 at 11:58 am

    Blessings Kathy. The title of this post opens an invaluable opening into your testament. While God has helped me to redefine my own journey, His ultimate, treasured gift is redemption through a Savior.

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