Salvation is a miraculous gift, but it is only the beginning of the believer’s journey. Many Christians assume that giving their lives to Christ will immediately change their desires, reactions, and habits. Yet Be Transformed: New Life Awaits teaches that while salvation opens the door to transformation, the old patterns of the heart must still be confronted and surrendered. Without this deeper work, believers often continue living from the same emotional and spiritual frameworks that once fueled their struggles.
The old self does not disappear automatically. It must be put to death through forgiveness, repentance, and the rejection of worldly dependencies. When believers cling to old motivations—such as self‑protection, control, or performance—they unknowingly sustain the very patterns that keep them stuck. A divided heart cannot thrive. Transformation requires more than belief; it requires surrender.
Many Christians try to change through discipline alone. They push harder, try more, and attempt to force spiritual growth through effort. But discipline without desire leads to exhaustion, not transformation. God wants our hearts, not our performance. When we pursue Him because we want Him—not because we feel obligated—our motivations shift, and the old patterns lose their power.
As the heart becomes aligned with God’s truth, the believer experiences increasing freedom, peace, and stability. Transformation becomes less about striving and more about responding to God’s love with a willing heart. The old self weakens, and the new life in Christ becomes the believer’s natural way of living.
To explore how desire—not discipline—fuels true transformation, listen to the podcast God Wants Your Desire, Not Your Discipline.
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