Have you ever tried harder to be a “better Christian,” only to feel exhausted and unchanged? You’re not alone. Many believers fall into the trap of thinking that more discipline equals more transformation. We commit to longer quiet times, more Scripture reading, more service—and yet, the peace and joy we long for remain out of reach.
In Be Transformed: New Life Awaits, John Robin Murphy exposes the missing message: transformation doesn’t come from effort—it comes from desire. The heart, not the behavior, is the source of lasting change. When we focus on modifying our actions without addressing the condition of our hearts, we end up frustrated, discouraged, and spiritually dry.
The podcast God Wants Your Desire, Not Your Discipline brings this truth to life. John shares how his journey of forgiveness wasn’t rooted in obligation or religious duty. It was born out of a heartfelt desire to honor God. That shift—from striving to surrender—was the turning point. It wasn’t about checking boxes; it was about letting God change his heart.
God isn’t asking you to perform. He’s inviting you to be transformed. He wants your affection, not your checklist. When your heart is rewired by Him, the desire to live righteously flows naturally. You stop trying to act like someone else and start becoming who He created you to be.
This is the difference between religion and relationship. Religion says, “Try harder.” Relationship says, “Come closer.” And when you come closer, your heart begins to change. You begin to want what He wants—not because you’re supposed to, but because you’re transformed.
If you’ve been stuck in a cycle of spiritual striving, maybe it’s time to stop trying harder and start asking God to change your heart. Because when your heart is aligned with His, discipline becomes desire—and transformation becomes inevitable.
🎧 Listen to the podcast “God Wants Your Desire, Not Your Discipline” and discover how desire leads to lasting transformation.
Rock House Center
100 Winners Circle N, Suite 250, Brentwood, TN
📞 (615) 514-7444