December 28, 2025 : Preparing for Transformation – Are You Ready for Change?
Focal Scripture: Romans 12:2 “Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.”
Core Teaching Points: Transformation begins with recognizing our need for change
∙ We can’t transform ourselves through willpower alone—we need God’s power
∙ Real change happens from the inside out, starting with how we think
∙ God wants to transform us, not just improve our behavior
∙ Transformation is a process that requires our cooperation with God
Discussion Questions:
1. What’s one area of your life where you’ve tried to change on your own? What happened?
2. Why do you think Paul says transformation comes from “changing the way you think” rather than just changing our actions?
3. What fears or doubts do you have about letting God transform you?
4. What would your life look like if you fully cooperated with God’s transforming work?
5. Who is one person you could ask to pray for you during this journey of transformation?
This Week’s Challenge:
Each day this week, honestly identify one area where you need God’s transformation. Write it down. Don’t try to fix it—just bring it to God in prayer and ask Him to begin His work.