Greasing the Wheels of Change - Part 1

         Philosophers say the more rigid we are in what we’ve settled for in life, the more resistant we are to change and growth. Becoming a prisoner of what we’ve settled for is not uncommon because choosing to change is not a simple task. Letting go of any habit or behavior involves an intense struggle and usually takes longer than anticipated to be successful.

          Jesus asked his disciples to share in his struggle on the night before his crucifixion by praying and keeping a vigil, but sleep overcame them. Jesus’ response was, “The spirit is willing, but the body is weak.” Perhaps Jesus was pointing to his own humanness he would have to encounter as he faced the reality of pain and death on the cross.

          The implementation of God’s great plan came at great hardship for God and Jesus. If sincere consideration is given to what God sacrificed for us and what Jesus endured, then it makes sense to be less rigid and more prone to changes we can make that are pleasing to God.  Eytg

Positive Change: Resist It or Embrace It? - Part 1

It seems logical that wholesome, healthy change should come easy.  However resistance to change can be problematic, even when it would be in everyone's best interest. Resistance to change can be related to fear, but the culprit can be anxiety because the future is always a bit uncertain.

Correct perception of what is needed and safe is related to our ability to comprehended and understand, or what is known as instinct or intuition. The tenacity to hold fast to beliefs, even false beliefs, can be a barrier to needed change. This is especially true when change threatens our sense of security. Listen to the Apostle Paul's warning from Romans 12:2.

"Do not become so well adjusted to your culture that you fit into it without thinking.  Instead, fix your attention on God. You'll be changed from the inside out. Readily recognize what God wants from you and quickly respond to it. Unlike the culture around you always dragging you down, God brings the best out of you." God be with you and bless you.