Can We Change?

We can never stop change that happens in our life.  And to be honest, I really do not like change.  I am so stubborn to do anything different.  But the more I think about how I want to be resistant to change, I realize that I do a lot of things that change the script of life.  Now some things I do not change, like what I order on the menu and my core beliefs.  But other things I do change constantly, like my fishing spots and my daily schedule.  For so unknown reason I am ok with those kinds of changes, but when it comes to food on a menu, I am compelled to order the same thing. 

So, there are certain things in our life that we should welcome change and certain things that change would be wrong.  Usually when it comes down to core beliefs, for example the foundations of Christian faith iterated in the Apostles Creed are indisputable and unwelcoming of needing to change any of it.  Honor, hope, forgiveness, and mercy should not be open to debate.  There are just some things that must remain sacred.

But everything else that seems finite and secondary to belief and core of faith, is always suspected to change.  And change can be very difficult.  It is hard to suddenly be relocated mentally, and emotionally from one way of living and thinking to another.  Just imagine how hard it is on the body when you go through a change in workout, or a decision to workout.  Your physical body goes through pain and aches, and even mentally it can feel a burden.  But the end result should be a better you. 

And that is what we must all build towards, that is, to create a better you, and make good decisions when the possibility of change is present.  Change is nothing to fear, for God is always with you in these moments that give you burden and stress.  God is also there to guide you when you decide a change might be needed.  So, fear nothing!  Just think about it as a way that God is opening a door to create a better you! 

So don’t sweat change and also give change a chance or maybe explore the idea of change when it seems necessary.  Sometimes our spirit, mind, and body need to go through stress and change in order to find peace, happiness, and get ourselves closer to the person God wants us to be.  Be mindful and prayerful when you find yourself itching for any kind of change.  Plan well and be confident, God does not abandon you regardless of what may change.  God is looking for us to be transformed, sometimes that can be through change.  Just like in Romans 12:2, “Do not conform to the patterns of the world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”  And have hope that through any change “Jesus is same yesterday, today, and forever (Hebrew 13:8).”  His love will remain with you and the world.

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