Are You Willing to Change?

When we hear the word "change", more often than not, we shirk. Change means that we have to do something. And most times, our doing something is not something that we really want to do! We pray for others to change and fail to realize that it's us that really need to make a change.

I've been taking a close look at myself over the past 3 years or so. I've noticed, especially here lately, that there are some adjustments that I need to make - FOR ME! In order for me to change, though, I've had to change my mindset. I'm one of those kinda people who likes things done a certain way. I believe in doing everything as unto the Lord and not unto man because I know where my reward will come from :) A previous manager even pointed out to me that I tend to hold people to a high level of accountability. And she's right! I guess that's because I try very hard to be accountable!

I'm learning that change requires maturation. It requires transition. And it requires humility. I may have said that before, but for some reason, I need to say this again :) I've had to humble my SELF because I know that I want and NEED something different. You know the saying that goes "In order to get something different, you've got to do something different". That's the place that I'm in.

I'm grateful for the push in my spirit this week to do something different, put my 'self' aside, and press my way to Bible Study! And I'm so glad I did. I want to leave you with some declarations (in bold below) we made throughout the evening.

I must embrace the process - including the responsibility that comes along with it. Now this one needs to be posted on the refrigerator, the bathroom mirror, and the windshield! LOL! I've talked quite a bit in this blog about the process and the purpose that's in it. The Pastor brought to my attention this week that there is also another piece - RESPONSIBILITY! Different things happen at each phase of the process that requires us to 'man up'. Be responsible and remember that to whom much is given, much is required! (Luke 12:48)

I need to change with my change. When things begin to change for you, that means that you've got to make some changes, too. You may be positioned properly for your breakthrough or your blessing, but your mindset is still in Egypt! Get out and change with your change!

In order for me to change, I must transition. According to Merriam-Webster, transition means "a movement, development, or evolution from one form, stage, or style to another". So in order for me to "make something different" (change), I must MOVE through some stages! WOW!!!

I'm changing. But Lord, You're staying the same. (Hebrews 13:8, Malachi 3:6)No matter what state we're in...what phase we're at in our process, the Lord, our God is still the same. He's not changing. He's still the same loving, caring, correcting Father who loves us past our hurts, our pains, our downfalls, our setbacks!

 

Be blessed and begin to embrace this place!

~Tee