I knew a guy who had a problem. He had really turned his life around – really. The problem was, no one believed that who he now was could be possible because he had built such a long history of himself based on who he was.
Check his story out here.
Can you relate?
If you are a follower of Christ, you have the awesome opportunity to be a person who the Lord is continually “transforming” (Romans 12). The problem is – that even those close to you – will sometimes see you in the light of who you were instead of who you now are.
My Advice?
Be patient with those who may not see the changes for good that God has done in your life. Yes, you may be different and God sees you for who you are, but people are people. They do not have the benefit of seeing as the Lord sees. And for some, they will never have the capacity of forgiveness that the Lord has and will always see you for who you were.
1 Thessalonians 2:4
On the contrary, we speak as men approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel. We are not trying to please men but God, who tests our hearts.