Change

[bnkessler]

The more things change, the more they stay the same. I'm not sure who the first person was who said that. Probably Shakespeare. Or maybe sting. But at the moment, it's the sentence that best explains my tragic flaw: my inability to change. I don't think I'm alone in this. The more I get to know other people, the more I realize it's kind of everyone's flaw. Staying exactly the same for as long as possible, standing perfectly still...It feel safer somehow. And if you are suffering, at least the pain is familiar. Because if you took that leap of faith, went outisde the box, did something unexpected...Who knows what other pain might be out there, waiting for you. Chances are it could be even worse. So you maintain the status quo. Choose the road already traveled and it doesn't seem that bad. Not as far as flaws go. You're not a drug addict. You're not killing anyone...Except maybe yourself a little. When we finally do change, I don't think it happens like an earthquake or an explosion, where all of a sudden we're like this different person. I think it's smaller than that. The kind of thing most people wouldn't even notice unless they look at us really close. Which, thank God, they never do. But you notice it. Inside you that change feels like a world of difference. And you hope this is it. This is the person you get to be forever...that you'll never have to change again - Everwood

 

[_reflector]

really great post. I have been afraid to change in my life but when i became a christian stood at the alter and took a step of faith the change was great and not everyone noticed but i sure did, and i feel really !

 

[Jesus-Is-My-Homeboy]

id have to agree with reflector...i never changed nething..for years i wore the same style of clothes and such but then i accepted christ and everything change .. well not everything i still dress the same but my way of thinking had a radical change! and christians who didnt like me much cuz the way i acted started to notice a change and tell my gf who is the one who led me to christ...and ive noticed a huge change in me and my life! GREAT POST! and god bless!

 

[TheThirdLink]

...and christians who didnt like me much cuz the way i acted...

I'm glad you changed, but this is a problem I have with other Christians, is when they can't get along with people because of outside appearance (actions, clothes, mood, etc...). It's judging is what it is and it makes me feel queasy when I see it. I have a sensitive stomach.

I try to get along with fellow Christians who act like they are four years old by judging everyone to unreal porportions...lol. But then they decide they don't like me because I care about the sinner. It's hard for me to respect that point of view. More and more Christians are getting this way, it seems. Even people at my church. How aweful!

Patience is to be put in judgment's place. Patience towards all men. Patience deals with outside appearance and can tolerate it better. Judgment works impatience. Therefore, judgment bad! Evil! Wicked! Dark!

But it's not dark when God does it. That's the only time it becomes Light...is when He judges.

At least, that is what I've learned.

 

[trottca]

Change is inevitable if you remain in Christ. He will decide when and what to change we just have to be willing. Christ will, like the potter working his clay, mold us into a useful vessel for Him. Any change that you decide on would be laying your hand on the altar. Don't make an offering equivalent to Cain's - let God provide the lamb. You'll be fine.

trottca

 

[HavingFaith]

I agree, changing has helped me improve.

 

[Live4God]

AWESOME POST! &

GOD BLESS YOU! L4G!