Farmers in Zentsuji, Japan, are preparing full-grown watermelons for shipment – only these are no ordinary melons, they’re square! They were placed in tempered glass cubes while they were still growing. Why would anyone want a square watermelon? They’re much easier to ship and store in a refrigerator.

It seems unnatural to think that a naturally round watermelon can become a whole different shape because of the container in which its grown. But that reminds me that we humans are the same way. Our environment shapes us. I don’t think like my ancestors thought because my worldview has shaped me into something different than they were. My worldview also changed when I gave my life to Jesus Christ.

The world tries to squeeze me into its shape. The Presidential candidates try to squeeze me into their shape. Hollywood screenwriters try to squeeze me into their shape. But I choose to allow Jesus Christ to be the mold I fit myself into. As I grow in my faith, I make sure He pressures me more than the media