A Season Of Change Series

A season of change

Have you ever said, “I’ll never do that again!” only to do it again a few days later?

There are seasons in our lives when we can feel stuck in a cycle of bad decisions or foolish mistakes.

How do we get from where we are to the season where God wants us to be?

Maybe we don’t actually want to change or maybe something seems too pleasurable to give up.

We know it is wrong, yet in our heart, we resist change and whatever it is can become more important than our being in a right relationship with God.

There are also times when we really do want to change, and we struggle to be different.

There are 4 words that can help us in our struggles to position our hearts closer to God.

CONSIDER: “Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life.” (Psalm 139:23–24). The first step to change requires us to look intently into the mirror of God’s Word; ”For if you listen to the word and don’t obey, it is like glancing at your face in a mirror. You see yourself, walk away, and forget what you look like.” (James 1:23-24).

CONFESS: When we consider what the Bible says about us, we can be tempted to ignore it, or soften it, by making excuses or shifting the blame. Change happens when we confess we are the primary problem like King David our prayer should be, “Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a loyal spirit within me.” (Psalm 51:10).

COMMITMENT: There needs to be a plan to move from where we are to where God wants us to be.

CONTINUE: We can talk about change, and we can create a plan of action, but if we never follow through, or we give up with discouragement, change will not take place.

Jesus provides us with the hope and help we need to change the season we are in! Our Lord has given us everything we need. Be encouraged, and ask the Lord to bless you and change you as you continue to change.