Want an amazing Christian life? God will do amazing things in our life as we relinquish our efforts to do better, to be better.

As we trust Him and allow his Spirit to work in us, we will begin to see the fruit that we, for so long, had tried to produce in ourselves. It is the fruit of the Spirit – His fruit. Galatians 5:22-23

It is a beautiful thing to watch Him change us. Philippians 1:6 “..being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.”

It is reassuring to know we can relinquish the responsibility for our maturity and growth to the only one who can bring it about. 1 Thessalonians 5:23,24 says, “Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely…He who calls you is faithful, who also will do it.”

We are only required to express our need to God, to receive His life, and to look upon Jesus Christ to transfer His life to us. You can quit trying so hard. It is His life in us that can bring about real lasting change, not our efforts. Change that is evident Monday morning.

Lord, open our eyes to the truth that it is Your fruit that You produce in us as we surrender toYou. Help us to rely totally on You and Your grace.