Conviction

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. Romans 12:2

Living with Conviction

I just finished a sizable landscape project at my home. Although I have moved my share of earth in years past, I didn’t do any of the labor this time around. There were two parts of our property that had to be changed, but I ignored them for five years. They bothered me. Both were large sections on either side of the house—grass and cedar trees. The nasty kind of cedar trees. In addition, they are water suckers, kill the grass, and spread serious pollen in the direction of my very allergenic bride.

I was tired of spending resources fertilizing, watering, replacing sod, mowing, etc. Certainly a waste of money and time. I was convinced to make some changes to Xeriscape and I did. Although it put a dent in my savings account the transformation was well worth it!

A person with conviction is difficult to stop. They are bothersome to the status quo and an absolute enemy to the dark side. Moreover, having conviction changes your life. Living with them and communicating with them changes other people’s lives.

Learning our Convictions

John Maxwell recently wrote these words: “I believe that when people learn and live good values, they become more valuable to others.” 

And so as we learn our convictions and develop our values, we move into a transformational existence. We literally transform from the inside out. Do not let this world and its craziness cause you to shrink back and circle the wagons. Instead, embrace your conviction, and develop your values. Live those values, teach them to others, and lead. Undoubtedly, if you do this, you will transform your life, the lives of others, and the environments where you lead.

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