Thursday, September 21, 2006

Stretch Armstrong

One of my son’s favorite toys as a little boy was a rubberized doll called Stretch Armstrong. Stretch was unique in that his arms and legs could be pulled and stretched to about four times their original length. Stretch could not stretch himself, though. The stretching required an outside source.

The same is true of my Christian walk. Every time I submit to the will of God, I stretch a little. Every moment I spend in the presence of God, I stretch even more. On my knees, stretch, in the word, stretch, serve others, stretch, deny myself, stretch.

Even though it appears I am stretching, changing, and growing as a result of these things, in reality, just like Stretch Armstrong, I can’t stretch myself. Only God can stretch me. Only God can change me.

And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord's glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit. 2 Corinthians 3:18 (NIV)

4 comments:

Meagan said...

Awwww I REMEMBER Stretch Armstrong...Buddy loved him so much! Great analogy!

Meg

Becky said...

Thanks for your comment. This picture is not actually Stretch, but the closest I could come!

Laura said...

Hi, Becky! I just found your blog when searching on the term Accentuate the Positive. Great writing! And I've told my blog readers about your blog at www.lauramatthewscs.blogspot.com.

warmly,
Laura
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Becky said...

Thanks, Laura. I enjoyed your blog as well!