Embracing change (4)

Two more reasons we resist change: (1) It feels awkward and uncomfortable. When was the last time we tried something for the first time? If we can't remember, our comfort zone may have turned into a rut. A sign on a wall contained two statements. The first had an X through it. It said, 'If it ain't broke - don't fix it.' The second read, 'If it ain't broke - break it!' Sometimes the only way to 'get out of the box' is to break out.

(2) We cling to tradition. The Pharisees couldn't receive the truth Jesus shared because they were bound by their traditions. Many of us cling to tradition, thinking that if something has a long-established pattern of behaviour, it doesn't need to change. Not necessarily. This joke illustrates the point: How many traditionalists does it take to change a light bulb? Answer: four - one to change it, and three to talk about how wonderful the old light bulb was! When a tradition connects you to people or personal history, it can be a good thing. But if it doesn't, maybe it's time to try something new.

Here's a great verse to challenge us to embrace change: The Bible says, 'Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is' (Romans 12:2 NIV).



So what now? What change do you need in your life? Ask God to give you courage to make it and embrace it.





— SCRIPTURE —

'Do not say, "Why were the old days better than these?"' Ecclesiastes 7:10 NIV
— SOULFOOD —

Ps 23, John 10:7-18