Questions for a Year of Transformation
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As we step into this new year, let’s reflect on a powerful truth: transformation isn’t just a moment; it’s a process. Spiritual transformation requires persistence, intentionality, and a willingness to embrace change.
The Apostle Paul reminds us of this ongoing transformation:
“But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord.” (2 Corinthians 3:18 NKJV)
This year, let’s pray hard, seek deeper, and embrace the changes God calls us to make.
The Necessity of Transformation
When we accept Christ, everything changes:
We are born again (John 3:3).
Our perspectives shift, and our values align with God’s Word (2 Corinthians 5:17).
The Holy Spirit works within us, guiding us to let go of the old and embrace the new.
Transformation is rarely comfortable. The Israelites resisted Moses’ efforts to lead them out of slavery. Even Jesus, at the pool of Bethesda, asked the paralytic, “Do you want to get well?” (John 5:6). True change demands desire and courage to step into the unknown.
Questions to Spark Transformation
Jesus often used questions to provoke thought and inspire transformation. Here are some of the questions He asked—and how they might guide us this year:
“What do you want me to do for you?”
(Mark 10:51)Are you clear about what you’re asking God for in this season?
“Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?”
(Mark 4:40)How can you surrender your fears and trust God more deeply?
“Who do you say I am?”
(Matthew 16:15)What does your life say about who Jesus is to you?
“Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say?”
(Luke 6:46)Are your actions aligned with your declarations of faith?
“Do you love me?”
(John 21:15–17)How is your love for Jesus reflected in your daily life?
Seven Transformational Questions to provoke change
To grow in Christ this year, consider these questions:
Lord, what needs to change in my life?
Psalm 139:23-24 reminds us to invite God to search our hearts and reveal what’s holding us back.
Does my heart truly desire God?
Proverbs 4:23 warns us to guard our hearts, for they are the wellspring of life. What is your heart’s deepest desire?
Do my daily habits draw me closer to God?
Reflect on your prayer, Bible study, and worship habits. Are they nurturing your soul?
Do I live with a hopeful, heaven-focused mind?
Are you anchored in the hope of eternity, allowing it to shape your perspective on earthly challenges?
Do I refuse to let any enemy dominate me?
Are there habits or desires that have gained too much control over your life?
Am I building relationships in obedience to the one-another commands of Scripture?
Are you actively loving, serving, and encouraging others in your community?
Do I make Christ known to friends and neighbors?
Are you stepping out in faith to share the Gospel with those around you?
Embrace the Change
God loves us too much to let us stay the same. This year, change is coming—whether we embrace it with joy or resist it in frustration is up to us. Remember, not all change is good, but when it’s directed by God, it always leads to growth, healing, and greater glory.
Let’s commit to a year of transformation, praying like David in Psalm 51:10: “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.”
