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When Changing Course We Must .....
Preparing ourselves to allow God to transform our lives is a personal spiritual journey. So, where do we begin? First, we must develop or strengthen our relationship with God. This involves prayer and ongoing communication with him. It also requires self-reflection about where we may feel disconnected from our spiritual path, how we desire to grow, and envisioning how God will transform us.
We must be willing to surrender to God, which entails letting go of control and pride, our need to be right, and ultimately, trusting that God’s plan is for our highest good. This requires faith, courage, resiliency, and openness to the unknown.
We must also cultivate gratitude for the blessings in our lives, big and small. When genuinely grateful, our hearts are open, allowing more blessings to flow in.
Next, we must work on forgiving and releasing resentment, anger, and judgment toward ourselves and others. Remember, forgiveness frees energy to be better directed toward our spiritual growth and transformation.
Last but certainly not least, we must be receptive to change and talk to God, listen to his responses, and be mindful of how he works in our lives, even if it doesn’t match our expectations.
Transformation requires us to step out of our comfort zones and embrace new ways of being. This entails practicing patience with ourselves and others. Spiritual transformation is a gradual process that unfolds over time. We can’t forget that God continually works in our lives, even during times of doubt or struggle or when progress feels slow or uncertain. Consistency and perseverance are vital in allowing God to work in our lives.
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