Kristi and I celebrated our anniversary this past Sunday. 23 years ago we began a journey together that has included three wonderful sons – each of which we are extremely proud – a couple of relocations, and a lot of joy.
The way we celebrated our special day was to spend the long weekend working in the yard. Yes, I know – I am such the romantic! (We actually did have nice dinner one evening).
Our middle son is graduating from high school this Friday and we have family coming for the big occasion, so we had some things around the house we wanted to get done before company arrives.
One of those things included reworking some flower beds in the back yard. We put in a patio and added some plants. All in all, the “remodel” was a success. We have a back yard that is a bit more welcoming now.
This morning, I ran across a quote about remodeling as it pertains to our spiritual journey and I love the images it evokes. A. W. Pink, in talking about holiness said this: “Holiness . . . consists of that internal change or renovation of our souls whereby our minds, affections, and wills are brought into harmony with God.”
The “renovation of our souls.” What a great way to describe transformation or the progression of becoming who God wants us to be! As followers in The Way, we are to be in a constant state of renovation. Our souls, due to our sin, have become something less than God’s perfect desire for them. So our commitment to follow Jesus is a commitment to be formed into his likeness. It is a decision to allow God to renovate your soul and bring your entire being into harmony with God.
So what will God be renovating in you today?
Clay in the Hands 
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