— Sunday Letter —
Dear Friend,
There’s a quiet but powerful shift that happens when we stop trying to fit into the mold this world hands us. The world is loud with its expectations—what we should look like, how we should succeed, what milestones should define our worth. It tells us to run faster, do more, and prove ourselves. But the more we chase it, the emptier we often feel.
Romans 12:2 reminds us of another way:
Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.
Romans 12:2
We are called to resist the pull of the world and embrace the transformation found in Jesus Christ. The world around us—its culture, values, and way of thinking—stands in quiet rebellion against God. It will constantly try to shape us, to press us into its mold. But as followers of Christ, we are called to a different path—one that begins with the renewing of our minds.
This is not about behavior modification; it’s about heart transformation. It’s about letting God in—not just into the neat, tidy parts of your life, but into the messy corners you’d rather hide. It’s allowing His Light to touch the fears you’ve carried for too long, the lies you’ve believed about yourself, and the habits you thought you could never break.
This is where the battle takes place: in our thoughts, our desires, our daily decisions. To follow Jesus, we must learn to think differently—anchored not in popular opinion, but in truth. As God transforms us from the inside out, the change becomes visible. Others begin to see the beauty of His will at work in us—good, acceptable, and perfect.
A life surrendered to God will always stand out, not in pride, but in quiet evidence of His grace.
I remember a time in my life when I would “shapeshift” just to fit in, too afraid of being left out. As an introvert, I didn’t know how to make friends naturally. Instead, I adapted—taking on the personalities, habits, and even speech patterns of the people in whatever group I wanted to belong to. It worked for a while. I thought I had found my place. However, as the years passed and I began to transition into adulthood, those friendships gradually faded. People I once imagined would be in my life forever became only memories—faces I used to know.
Looking back now, with a clearer mind and a heart anchored in Jesus, I see that the life I once worked so hard to maintain was never truly mine. Maybe it’s the maturing of age, my maternal instinct, or simply the “new me” God has been shaping through His grace—but I now understand that this clarity is a gift.
I don’t regret the choices I made back then; they are part of my story, the stepping stones that led me here. But I am grateful—so deeply grateful—to finally be free of that constant performance and to walk in the truth of who I am in Christ.
I’m not here to convince you to follow my faith; that wouldn’t be my place. What I do hope is to remind you of the importance of individuality and the power of discernment—especially when it comes to what and who you allow into your life. Many of the choices we later regret only reveal their cost in hindsight. I’m simply sharing the path that has brought me freedom and continues to shape me into a better version of myself—and for me, that path has been, and always will be, through Jesus.
Transformation in God’s hands isn’t instant. It’s a process.
Some days, it feels like a quiet shift—a thought replaced with truth, a choice made in love instead of fear. Other days, it’s a complete undoing, a rewiring of how you see yourself and the world. And slowly, the weight lifts. The shadows fade. The Light fills every space.
When you let God renew your mind, you begin to see life through His eyes.
You start to recognize that His will for you is not something to fear—it is good, pleasing, and perfect. It may not match the script the world gives you, but it will always lead you somewhere far better: to a place where peace outweighs pressure, and love outshines fear.
So, if you’ve been holding parts of yourself back, maybe today is the day to open the door a little wider. Resist the mold the world offers. Let the Light in. Let His truth replace the noise. Let His presence shape you into the person you were always meant to be.
You don’t have to have it all figured out before you begin—just begin.
With grace,
Missy
