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One of the hardest things for any of us to do is to change our ways
for the better. Just accepting change in life is usually uncomfortable.
Many people fight that acceptance to the point of frustration
or even despair. Nevertheless, change is inevitable. The world
and events are changing around us all the time. If we don't
adjust to certain changes we fail to grow. And no growth means
stagnation. Who wants that?
Changes can be summed up in two categories: change that happens independent
of us, and changes we make. Some changes are in our control;
many are not. That's the rub. Are we going to make changes that
are beneficial to our spiritual growth? Are we going to accept
change out of our control?
For those of us seeking some peace and serenity in our lives, it
is best to learn that acceptance of things we have no control
over is a vital beginning. That acceptance doesn't necessarily
mean approval -- an important distinction.
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What most of us need to change is the way we live and treat others.
Love is the ultimate commandment. That is a principle, by its
very definition an unchangeable concept. So, it follows that
we need to change from our failure to live up to Christian principles
to that ideal. Such perfection is worth striving for and is
found only in God's son, Jesus Christ. Paradoxically, in a world
of constant change He is the same yesterday, today and tomorrow.
Wise teachers have taught us to embrace change. Strive towards the
prize. Keep keeping on. Know that the Lord is cheering you on,
providing support and encouragement. As we are taught to be
like him, to love like him, let us also support and encourage
each other. In the end, remember, if nothing changes, nothing
changes.
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