I’ve discovered something about myself, that the
older I get, the more I want to resist CHANGE.
I now understand why majority of our older family and friends prefer a
routine environment, or prefer to stay in one place; whether it’s where they
live, or how they live, or even the means for provision, they end up settling.
Merriam-Webster dictionary defines SETTLE as: a place so as to stay; to sink gradually or
to the bottom.
In my new found discovery, and reading the
meaning of this word, I don’t think it’s a good idea for me to settle, nor to
resist CHANGE. If I want to continue
progressing, continue receiving, continue growing, I have to remain open to
CHANGE. Plants, flowers, and trees have
to shed their current status, in the winter times, in order to flourish in the
next season. If you pay attention to the
grounds, you notice that growth comes by being planted in the right soil,
having the proper maintenance and watering all year long. God so cleverly designed this world, so that
the land will always be taken care of; through the CHANGING of seasons. How do you think, this world/land would look
like today, if when God created it and if He settled and didn’t create the atmosphere
to evolve with the CHANGES of the seasons?
I believe we would not have the inheritance of blessings we currently
have today.
I’m learning to take each day as it comes and
when I find myself in frustration of waiting for something to CHANGE; I tend to
evaluate the atmosphere and see where do I NEED TO focus on to bring about the
necessary CHANGES, so that I can have God’s abundance. I’m resisting things I’ve never resisted
before. I’m becoming too complacent with
what I currently have. That’s not good
at all, because as a Pastor’s wife, or let’s say Ambassador for Christ, I can’t
settle or be complacent. I have to stay
focused on His word and continually remind myself, that my life is not my own,
to Him I belong and I HAVE TO give myself away, EVERY DAY!
HELPFUL TIP:
If you’re struggling as I am with CHANGE; here
are some scriptures that will help you become stronger and remain open to what
God has in store for you.
CHALLENGE:
For the month of July, I want you to read these
scriptures daily, re-focus your prayers by asking God for guidance, by being
obedient to what these scriptures say, and try to catch yourself when you resist
CHANGE. Journal it, and see how you can
improve on CHANGING!
Remain In L.O.V.E.! (Lady
Of Value & Elegance)
Lady Kim Taylor
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