Contented or Complacent? - Part 2

Making decisions that affect positive change depends on motivation. Jesus said, “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness for they shall be filled.” Fear and anxiety frequently prevent a person from attempting new possibilities. Being so afraid of making a wrong choice, we get stuck indefinitely in difficult or bad situations.

We change whether or not we are even aware of it. Our attitude may change or soften with maturity. We're motivated by an enduring inner need to be accepted, especially by those who are important to us, but this may cause us to resist change. There are times, however, when we need to wake up and take a close look at where we are going with our lives.      

 It is not too late to make important changes. Ephesians 5:14 gives this appeal: “Wake up, O sleeper, rise from the dead and Christ will shine on you.” Maybe you’ve felt dead in your heart and spirit, but you can wake up and let the light of Christ shine on you and your circumstances. You can choose that light, and what a great choice!