---JOYFUL LEARNING ~~

--"Be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that
you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and
acceptable, and perfect." --[Romans 12:2] --

---In the city of Mysore, India, there's a school made of two refurbished train cars connected end-to-end. Local educators teamed up with the South Western Railway Company to buy and remodel the discarded coaches. The units were essentially large metal boxes, unusable until workers installed stairways, fans, lights, and desks. Workers also painted the walls and added colorful murals inside and out. Now, sixty students attend classes there because of the amazing transformation that took place.

Something even more amazing takes place when we follow apostle Paul's command to "be transformed by the renewing of your mind" (Romans 12:2). As we allow the Holy Spirit to uncouple us from the world and its ways, our thoughts and attitudes begin to change. We become more loving, more hopeful, and filled with inner peace.(8:6).

Something else happens too. Although this transformation process is ongoing, and often has more stops and starts than a train ride, the process helps us understand what God wants for our lives. It takes us to a place where we "will learn to know God's will" (12:2 NLT). Learning His will may or may not involve specifics, but it always involves aligning our selves with His character and His work in the world.

Nali Kali, the name of the transformed school in India, means "joyful learning" in English. How's God's power leading you to joyful earning of His will? He is always encouraging us to follow in His steps. ~

--:Dear Lord, I invite You to transform me by renewing my mind today. Thank You for all that's possible when I surrender to You. In the precious Name of Jesus. ~ amen"

--ODB/JBS