It’s a common experience for believers to feel the initial glow of salvation only to find themselves later in a place of spiritual dryness or despair. The promises of Scripture seem distant, and the abundant life feels elusive. Why does this happen?
The answer lies in the difference between conversion and transformation. Conversion is the beginning—it makes us eligible for God’s promises. But it’s the renewal of our hearts that ushers in the peace and joy we long for.
In the podcast Beyond Belief to Peace, we hear the story of a woman with seven children who received lifetime help with rent. Her journey illustrates the tension between trusting God and trying to control outcomes. She had to move beyond belief into a place of surrender—where peace is found not in circumstances, but in the condition of the heart.
This mirrors the message of Be Transformed: New Life Awaits. Like a Marine recruit who becomes a new person through rigorous training and heart-level change, we too must allow God to reshape our hearts. It’s not enough to act like a Christian—we must become one from the inside out.
Transformation is not about striving harder. It’s about opening our hearts to God’s truth, letting go of worldly lies, and embracing the discomfort of dying to self. Only then can we experience the supernatural peace that surpasses understanding.
If you’ve been living your decision instead of your faith, it’s time to ask: Am I allowing God to transform me, or am I just modifying my behavior?
Listen to Beyond Belief to Peace to explore how surrender leads to peace and how transformation begins with trust.
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