Christian 2.0

Galatians 4:19 "My dear children, for whom I am again in the pains of childbirth until Christ is formed in you"

You have not received Christ to make you a better version of yourself. It's not like computer programming, where they're constantly updating them, working out the bugs, making them better and faster. Many of us think this way, that we have a lot to offer and that we just need someone to fine tune us and enhance who we naturally are.

This is not God's intention. He is molding us into the image of Christ by the work of the Holy Spirit within us. This means more than some alterations and adjustments, it's a complete overhaul. Nothing good lives in us, all of our righteous acts are like filthy rags. When we understand that we are to be poured out and "born again" we can begin the process of Christ being formed in us. As long as we think we are bringing something to the table, then this can never begin, because we are always in the way.

Granted, there may be some personality traits and talents that God will use for His glory, but that's completely up to Him. Our job is to absolutely surrender every aspect of our being to the working of the Spirit and to the glory of God. The sooner we do that, the sooner the real transformation of our heart and mind can start.