A Challenge to Change - Part 2

Growing up as the youngest child in the family was not a positive experience for Linda. The last thing her father wanted was another child. She would be a financial burden and another distraction for his wife. Linda grew up feeling pushed to the outside, getting whatever was left over, or no longer wanted by others. She still feels the same way.

Change for Linda would mean changing her self-perception and the  expectations she has for herself. Linda has unique gifts and talents that have lain dormant because of her low expectations. Being last in the family doesn't mean being last in fulfilling God's purpose and design. Our self-perception can be contrary to God's perception and his plan for us.

Change can begin by believing with God that it's possible to reverse a negative self-imposed destiny. Jesus said, "The first shall be last and the last first." Psalm 75:7 declares, "It is God who judges. He brings one down and raises up another." Letting go of old perceptions and taking hold of new expectations make change possible.