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I remember when I was a little girl my grandma made me some silk tiger print pajamas; I picked out the fabric, and chose what pattern to use. I was so excited! When I saw those pajamas it brought the biggest smile to my face! Not only did my grandma make them, they were mine! Matching top and bottoms, custom made for me!
Year after year I would wear those pajamas, any chance I could, those were my FAVORITE! I would pick those over my favorite cartoon character, my favorite footie pajamas, or favorite super hero! But soon I began to notice a change; they were feeling a little tighter and getting a little shorter. Oh no!!! This can’t be happening, I could not face the fact that I was out growing my favorite pajamas. I attempted to still wear those pajamas until the pants were now capri’s. What was the big deal of letting the pajamas go? Was it because my grandma made them, or that it was the realization that I was growing up?
Lately, I’ve realized the change that is taking place in my life; I am no longer who I use to be, but sometimes I forget that, I find myself trying to fit back into those pajamas, signifying my old self. I know I'm growing and changing for the betterment of the women I am created to be, but I fight my flesh daily to choose not to pick the old habits, old thoughts, and old ways back up. I am now new, and can’t fit that outfit anymore. God is sewing me a new garment; clothed in majesty, wrapped in holiness, and as pure as the wool on His head.
Why do we try to fit into our old clothes? I’ve realized for me it is because it’s comfortable, safe, I think I can hide my weaknesses, no one will hold me accountable, I can run from fears, and hide from the unknowns. Is this what I want or is this what God desires for me to do? Of course not! I am made new and growing, and just can’t fit in my old clothes anymore.
Romans 8:5-6
For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit. For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.
I am desiring to walk in my new garments. The garments that were hand-made for me and made from a Father that knows and loves me through it all. He stitched every seam that will guide me into vulnerability, walk me into being confident in who I am, guide me into facing fears head on like Joshua in battle, guide me into an accountability that will challenge me into greatness, guide me into the servant hood, and glory to the Father.
I can no longer try to fit my old clothes, but accept the new ones God has clothed me in. He wants to renew my mind of His promises, to know I am made in His image, know my inheritance, know that I have been washed clean, and He wants me to know that I am His and He is mine! I will die to this flesh, and choose to wear my new garments proud, boldly, and with honor. So old clothes you don't fit anymore, I have grown up, it's time to go!! I need clothes that fit!
