Transformer

One of my favorite verses is Romans 12:2- Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will(NIV)

I often ask myself, what would this look like. Of course, my role model is Jesus so how did he live. He spoke to the poorest of the poor. He reached out to those who needed help, who were desperate, and who were not part of the in-crowd. He wasn't worried if society didn't like this person, or if the local social group wasn't willing to work with them. He delighted in confusing and contradicting the leaders of the church who were practicing religion. Jesus had kind words for those who needed them and was giving. He spoke the truth no matter how difficult. Oh what a glorious example we could set by throwing off the norms of society and living as he did.