Daily Journal- Changed little by little

Hello friends, day 2 of Las Vegas. Were having a good time with my brother in laws family. We saw a cool Titanic exhibition, and spent some time at the pool. Its definitely weird for me to be here, but my family is having a good time and I got my pocket Bible so I'm all right. Have a good week!

SCRIPTURE:
And we all... are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit. (2 Corinthians 3:18)

OBSERVATION:
If you are born again, you are being transformed into the image of Jesus Christ. And it is a process that takes place from one degree of glory to another. And the apostle Paul who wrote this verse says it is the work of the Holy Spirit. We are all at different levels of this transformation, but the important thing is that the process has begun.

APPLICATION:
I remember when I first became saved, I was so on fire for God, but a few times I stumbled and did drugs or drank alcohol. And when that happened I hated myself because I didn't want to do those things anymore. But I was in a process that I didn't understand. So here I am in Las Vegas, 3 yrs later. Temptation all around. Its party central. But I'm not gonna go against my convictions, I'm not even tempted to drink or gamble. I'm in another level of this process. The Holy Spirit has brought me to another level of glory. But now the enemy comes in a different way. I need to be careful what I look at, I need to watch my attitude, and I need to be careful of what I say. I need to watch out for pride, God hates pride! I don't think I'll ever come back to Las Vegas for vacation, there's just too many trashy billboards, and too many half naked women walking around. Not a good place for someone who is seeking after holiness and righteousness. Its not good for kids to see those things either.

PRAYER:
Dear Lord, thank you for saving me. Thank you for transforming me. Thank you for dying on the cross and paying the price for my crimes. Thank you for being with me in Las Vegas. Please forgive me for inappropriate behaviors. I love you Lord! In Jesus name, Amen!!
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