How often have you heard, “If it isn’t broke… why fix it?”. First, is change essential? and if so, how important is it? Yes, all of us must welcome change. Change happens gently or abruptly from the womb until we leave this life. Every day living reminds us that when we make plans, something comes up to redirect us… like a phone call. The room that once sparkled with overhead lighting bouncing off the walls, now dim as the dust settles gently on the bulbs dulling the once brilliant glow! It’s often unnoticeable as the room’s light becomes slightly less brilliant.
Things may not be broken or need repair, but maintaining the functionality of their design and purpose is necessary. It would be astounding to make a list of all the changes that we have had to make in our lives until this present day. Some changes we gladly made for the better, and others we struggle to change, even today.
As much as we would like our HOA fees to go down and stay down, that will not happen. So, some things we have become attached to may have to be minimized or eliminated. Yes, I know that you enjoy those things (whatever they are) that you willingly say, “Oh to die for!” Let’s get serious; those are momentary joys… like a hole-in-one!
When it comes to breaking those deep, habitual, and unproductive habits, change must originate within a person’s soul. God’s transforming grace allows a person to recognize the greatest result for personal change. Many people want to change but lack the heart to sacrifice and discipline.
I thought about my life as a young person, desiring not to repeat my father’s legacy of running away from commitment during difficult times. As much as I wanted to be different from him, I developed habits that were taking me away from what my soul desired. It had become easier to give in to the weakness of my will than to resist and pursue what my soul desired.
It wasn’t until I humbly asked God to help me break free of the things holding me back and apply discipline that real change happened. There could be no change without the discipline of the mind, spirit, and body to achieve my goals.
2 Corinthians 5:17 AMP “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ {is, grafted in, joined to Him faith in Him as Savior}, he is a new creature {reborn and renewed by the Holy Spirit}; the old things {the previous moral and spiritual condition} have passed away. Behold, new things have come {because spiritual awakening brings a new life}.
Please join us in celebrating Life at the Villages Community Chapel in Cribari Auditorium this Sunday at 10 a.m. to be encouraged over the Word of Life and enjoy coffee and cookies with friends. The chapel is a place for needs to be met, faith to be affirmed, and new friends to embrace. You can view our worship services on YouTube at www.villagescommunitychapel.vgcc.club