Happy Tuesday Father!
Ever since yesterday’s Meditations Monday post Father, I’ve had the phrase You gave me: “Transformational Benevolence” running through my head. I thought initially that it was simply something You’d placed on my heart to help me make a point, but it’s become apparent that You’re not done with what this concept can teach me yet. Therefore, today I thought I’d delve into it a little deeper, and see where it takes me.
The scholarly side of me said “Start with the dictionary!” 🙂
Merriam Webster’s online dictionary defines benevolence as “disposition to do good”, and transform as “to change in character or condition”. Paraphrasing those two together, I can easily arrive at a meaning for this phrase as:
“A fundamental change of perspective leading to the desire to do only good”.
Wow… No wonder this phrase has been haunting me. As Christians this is our ultimate goal here on Earth; to have our sinful natures overwhelmed by Your Spirit and to walk in the example Christ set for us.
And what steps can we take to fuel this “fundamental change of perspective” Father? Thankfully, all those answers have been provided for us in Your Word:
Prayer.
Time spent in the Scripture.
Unselfish service to others.
Opening ourselves to Your Voice.
Fellowship.
Forgiveness.
Desire for true transformation.
Such an encompassing phrase this has turned out to be Father. You’ve given me much to pray on, and even more to strive for.
Thank You Lord, for placing such a powerful impression on my heart with this statement. I pray for Your guidance and nurturing as I walk along the path You’ve laid in front of me, and for my procession to lead me ever closer to Your footsteps. May we all find the Transformational Benevolence that brings us joyously to the foot of the cross. Amen.
~Phather Phil
Hi, I’m Phil Malmstrom, a.k.a. Phather Phil. I’m self-employed, father of two wonderful young men, an ordained minister who delights in spreading Jesus’ Message of Hope and Love, a science-fiction junkie, an aspiring photographer and above all that one of God’s Children who rejoices in His Blessings each day. 
Such powerful words…thank you.
Thank you Alida! 🙂
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Thank you, Phil. May we always find the path that leads us to the foot of the cross! This is a joy everyone should be looking for. Blessings to you.
Amen Deane! Thank you!
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Oh wow. Love this!
Thank you Jenifer! 🙂
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I love this definition – “A fundamental change of perspective leading to the desire to do only good”. I want this transformation to take place in my heart too.
As do I Lisa… True, inspired, Heavenly change from within. 🙂
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You left me with some words to meditate on today. I love how we never stop learning and discovering something new about God, and that our walk with Him will never complete and as long as we walk this earth we live on.
Blessings to you Phil.
Thank you Kandi! It’s always fascinating to me when God lays things on my heart, to see where they go. The more we open ourselves to His Voice, the more we can become transformed by His Message. 🙂
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Following that same path and grateful He called us for this purpose.
~ Warm blessings
Amen Debra! Thank you!
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So glad you decided to dig deeper and share what God revealed! Thanks Phil
So am I Tresa… Thank you! 🙂
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A fundamental change of perspective that leaves us “seeking hard after Him” That’s the phrase that’s been on my heart and it fits well with your definition.
It does indeed Eileen… Isn’t it interesting how so many of God’s messages to each of us seem to all come together? 🙂
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