A lot of themes we see in music about love are often about becoming better for someone, or knowing that they (or you) deserve better. Here is a pin from Pinterest that attests to this:

One of my favorite country artists, Max McNown, sings a song called Better Me For You (Brown Eyes) and the end of the chorus says this:

“…And you’re everything that I’m not, everything that I want
There’s a God and baby you’re proof
In those brown eyes, I know that I gotta find
A better me for you.”

We’re always wanting to improve ourselves for our significant other—and this is far from a bad desire. It’s healthy relationships that improve one another and help each other grow, right? And if you know they deserve better, you will likely try to be the best version of yourself you can be for them, and for anyone else.

When I show up to work, I get there a few minutes early to pray. I pray over the day, my coworkers, and my attitude. By doing so, I am in a mindset that allows God to take over when I need patience or gentleness.

I’m the same way when it comes to my relationships—I pray over them, over me, and over us so that no matter what happens, God will show us both what is best and how to handle our relationship best, whatever the circumstances may be.

These kinds of prayers aren’t out of a selfish mindset, one that says, “Give me the best attitude so I stand out and they are in awe at me.” Rather, it’s the mindset that says, “I want to act like You and love like You, Lord, so teach me to do that. Teach me to live out my relationships like You would.”

We read in the Bible that no matter what kind of people Jesus interacted with, He always treated them with love. He lived out the Fruits of the Spirit (love, joy, peace patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control) and we can learn to do this today by following His example.

Becoming a ‘better me for you’ isn’t limited to your romantic relationships either. Sometimes that looks like friendships, relationships with family, strangers, and even your relationship with God.

Yes, it is true that God loves you the way you are, but it is also true that when you become a Christian, your way of life should change. His impact on your heart should change the way you act, speak, write, love, and treat others.

If you have been radically changed by the Lord, then you will want to change for Him. That might mean stopping gossiping. Or reading spice. Or listening to wild music. Or wearing revealing clothing. Or refraining from using profanity. Or watching content you shouldn’t be watching.

And instead, we should do the next thing:

Start speaking life. Be slow to anger. Wear clothes that glorify God and not your body. Listen to things that glorify Him. Speak to others like they matter.

When we know Christ, He transforms us into a better version of us—and that should be something that sticks with us the rest of our lives.

First Corinthians says this:

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!
2 Corinthians 5:17 NIV

With Christ comes a new creation and that means you are a better version of yourself than you were before knowing Him. The new is here, friend.

Thanks for reading, hope you have a great day!
~Willow