CAN CHANGE

Have you thanked Him?

Have you praised Him?

Have you made it your priority to agree and cooperate with Him today?

Have you taken that deep breath and listened for what He has for you today?

1 Timothy 2:1 (The Message)

^1-3The first thing I want you to do is pray. Pray every way you know how, for everyone you know.

“Things are never ever going to really change.” “Mind you, it changes for a second, then all of the “bad” stuff in my life resurfaces or revisits and there I am again, right back in the ditch.”

Sad words from a frustrated client.

I can empathize.

When things have gone badly in life for a long time it is really hard to perceive that they could ever change; even for a little while.

But our GOD is in the change business. Sometimes it is instantaneous and unexplainable as it was for this blind fella…

John 9:11

He replied, “The man they call Jesus made some mud and put it on my eyes. He told me to go to Siloam and wash. So I went and washed, and then I could see.”

And other times it takes “some time”. Ask those Israelites who took forty years to complete what could have been a 30 day walk.

But regardless of “how long” it may take, one fundamental truth remains. While GOD loves us the way we are, He certainly doesn’t want to leave us that way. He wants us to be changing everyday; changing to look, act and respond more and more like Jesus!

1 Peter 3:18

…Grow in grace and understanding of our Master and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Change starts with a desire to do so. When the status quo isn’t cutting it anymore; when “staying the same” means “staying in the pain” then it is time to embrace some change.

And GOD has a process and a plan.

Ephesians 4:33-34

…throw off your old evil nature—the old you that was a partner in your evil ways—rotten through and through, full of lust and sham. Now your attitudes and thoughts must all be constantly changing for the better. Yes, you must be a new and different person, holy and good. Clothe yourself with this new nature.

Attitudes.

Thoughts.

Start there. Think differently about yourself, your circumstances and your predicaments. Allow yourself to see you and them as GOD sees them. GOD sees you as chocked full of destiny and potential. And GOD sees your circumstances and predicaments as opportunities for growth and advancement!

1 Peter 2:9

…you have been chosen by God himself—you are priests of the King, you are holy and pure, you are God’s very own

Jeremiah 29:11

For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord. They are plans for good and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.

So my friends change is possible and it can be sustained! GOD promises!

Remember today that GOD desires your change; He wants to help you along the way.

Now is the day to believe it for yourself.

“Change the way you look at things and the things you look at change.” (including you)

― Wayne W. Dyer

Have a blessed day…

I love you all!

Freedom Church

Pastor GDelaney