Conformed or Transformed? That is the Question!

Rom 12:2 KJV “And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what [is] that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”

Rom 12:2 NLT “Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God's will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.”

Oh, Lord,

Just when I think I have a handle on this Christian walk, I find I am still too much like the world.  Lord, forgive me!

You have been bringing everything into my life from all areas this week about how what I think if in direct correlation with the condition of my heart.  So, I am writing down my weaknesses and replacing them with what You would have me think instead.  So I need to see my actions and thoughts against how I should be thinking and acting to be able to change.

What I think                                                                                       What You would have me think

That guy just cut me off! I can’t believe they just said that to me! They are so hard to get along with. I wish they would just stop talking! They are just so argumentative! This person is so mean and rude! What do you expect of me, perfection? Why can’t they just GROW UP?

He must be in a hurry, pray for him! Check your pride and pray! Lord, what are they struggling with that I can help them? Help me, Lord to be a better listener, patient and compassionate. Am I not getting what they are trying to convey?  Help me to be a better listener. Lord, this person is a grace/ mercy test.  Help me to give them the grace You have given me.  How have they been hurt to make them so angry? Lord, I am not perfect.  Help me to be OK with that and know I am a work in progress. Lord, help me to be the mentor and teach them better lifeskills.