Mull this one over. It’s an excerpt from a book that my Mom gave to me recently (emphasis and notes added by me). It’s speaking to me in a lot of ways. Mostly about my inability to let go of the control (or my perceived control) over my life. But I think it can be applied in so many situations. Is it speaking to you?
Every believer needs the hope of second chances. Some of us need lots of them. God is fully aware of this. He looks upon our hearts and knows whether we have any authentic desire to be different or if we’re all talk. Do I really want to change or do I just sit there and pray for God to change me, but never take action after I say "amen"?
And when lasting change finally does come, few things are as healing as the evidence that the cycle is breaking. We may have the same old struggles, but we’re making some new decisions. We know we’re coming full circle with God when we stand at a similar crossroad where we made such a mess of life before, but this time we take a different road. Oh, I really want to get to this place! I want to start saying "yes" to God more often than saying "but..." to Him! I want to stop applying human logic to things that God (who thankfully is more mighty than any human) is asking me to do. I want to have an authentic desire to be different so that I can start being a part of God's plan EVERY time He asks me to! I want to take a different road when I come to that crossroad!
Be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may discern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God. - Romans 12:2
Believing God Day by Day ~ Growing Your Faith All Year Long
By Beth Moore
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