Why is it so hard to change?

I heard a relative share once, "living things grow, and growing things change."  Me and my four have experienced change in the most wonderful way over the past several months.  Its so nice to have some time to reflect on how God uses everything to remind us that we are alive!  To help us see the need to grow, and to change us to accommodate it!

Homeschooling is still the 'cheese'. I wouldn't have it any other way!  Its taken a while for our family to find our groove, but all Glory to God- we are moving forward one subject, one student, one day at a time!!

This week I am preparing to reenter the world of travel.  Sharing the great news of God's love to women across the country is a welcome opportunity.  God has accomplished so much in my heart this past year- I am excited about it! A change of heart does not come easily, but the struggle, the heartache, the growth and the joy that results is worth every minute of the process!

So, Why is it so hard to change?...

Why is it so hard to change?  Perhaps it is due to our unwillingness to restructure our thoughts and attitudes toward the people and the purposes of God in our life. Our family, our church, our co-workers and friends.  Lasting victory comes when we consistently re-evaluate our personal perspective and willingly, humbly submit our ideas to God's idea.

Why are we unwilling to give up our thoughts for His?  Perhaps it is a reflection of our pride.  The pride we fail to acknowledge and release.  The pride we cover and ignore in hopes that it will go away.  The pride that constantly allows us to think that our ways, our thoughts are higher and better than the ways and thoughts of our Creator.

Why do we give in to this pride?  Perhaps this weakness is due to our laziness in reading the bible, prayer and contemplation of God's word.  Perhaps we have created an atmosphere around us that is more grievous than gracious to the presence of God.  We allow the chaos of life to be an invitation for pride instead of a motivation to worship.

Why do we forfeit the peace and power of His presence for chaos?  Perhaps we have gone so long, feeding the desires that only find fulfillment in our flesh, rather than receiving the benefits of our righteous standing with God through Christ.

Perhaps its time for us to remember:

• God is for us, not against us!  (Romans 8:31)
• Our flesh can never accommodate our spirit! (Galatians 5:16) 
• Pride is just an excuse and a cover up - your effort to hide that you think you and Satan are actually smarter, more powerful and more effective than God! (Job 38:4-7, Isaiah 45:18, Proverbs 29:23, Proverbs 16:18)
• God is smarter! God is more capable! God has the right answer! (Isaiah 55:8-9)

Feels good to get back in the blogosphere!
Until next post....