The picture above so perfectly fits and describes my story—uphill, downhill, round and round, exciting, and scary, bright spots and dark spots. My “joyful journey” has sometimes been an amazing thrill ride and sometimes just a big downward spiral! But, the emotional, mental, and physical struggles are all part of the story, and through it all, I see clear reflections of God’s amazing grace.

Monday, August 27, 2012

Change

Some thoughts from Sunday's sermon:

1.  We need to take the next step in our journey of faith.

2.  We also need to take the first step across the line of change if we want to see change happen in our lives.  Change doesn't happen just because we desire it and hope it will happen.    We cannot keep on doing the same thing over and over, expecting a different outcome someday.  If we really desire a different outcome, we must do things differently than we have been doing them!

3.  Make right choices and do the right thing simply because you are totally committed to God.  If we actually work on change, God will change us!

Reasons why someone works on change:
A.  Someone knows enough to want to change.
B.  Someone finally hurts enough to have to change.

Reasons why someone doesn't work on change:
A.  Someone is unwilling to change.
B.  Someone is shallow in their thinking.
C.  Someone is too comfortable as is.
D.  Someone is too uncomfortable with change.

In the words of our Pastor:  I dare you!  I dare you to change!  I dare you to take the next step in your journey of faith!  I double-dog dare you!!