{this home girl hates changing her mind about things}
You can experience troubles or trials without change, but you can not experience true, lasting change without some trouble and trial. In fact, trials are God's means of enlarging you. They carry within them the seed of new horizons, of territories gained, of increase and inheritance.
The essence of repentance is simply to change your mind. If all your dearly-held opinions have brought you to a place of isolation or misery, why then, you have the distinct and incredible privilege...and even the pleasure of changing your mind.
Try it.
I have found it to be even kind of fun. A few years back, I found myself with some life-long views of God that were so far beneath who He really is, as to be an insult to His Finished Work, His kindness, and His nature. Changing my mind was a privilege. I was glad to do it.
Change is God's way of lifting up your head above your enemy. You literally think at a different level than before, and grow bigger and stronger on the inside, than the giant you face on the outside.
Dude. Goliath is so about to become my little sister.
God has so enlarged me, using trials and my willingness to let those dang things change me, my Goliath (and he is honking big, if you could see him with your eyes) may as well be wearing Mary Janes and licking a lollipop. I am about to feed him to the birds.
Change is good. I rather enjoy being increased and enlarged. The bigger the battle, the bigger the spoil.
I invite you...if all your thoughts have led you to a place of anxiety, bitterness, or a critical spirit...
...change your thoughts. Change your mind.
It is one of our greatest privileges as saints of God.
Written for you with love...
Sheila Atchley
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