Great Change, Great Reward

We simply cannot be afraid of change. Sometimes we think that a situation or circumstance around us needs to change, but quite often it is us that needs to change in order for a situation or circumstance to change. Oh, so much change can overwhelm the soul. There may be moments when we are pleading with The Lord to overwhelm the soul- the mind and emotions- of somebody else.

I personally don’t believe that God desires us to be comfortable, but desires us to offer comfort to others. So, perhaps the situation or circumstance with which we are struggling to understand or figure out isn’t just about us. Perhaps it is about somebody else. We need to stop to listen to the Holy Spirit for God also desires us to be willing to follow His lead wherever His leading may take us. And He will most likely lead us to release that particular somebody who may have caused great pain in this overwhelmed soul of ours.

Matthew 6:14, For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you

Because Christ releases us from the sins we commit against Him- and is renewing our minds so that we may not continue in those sins- we have within us the ability to release another from the sin they commit against us. Our Spirit is being transformed into Christ’s Spirit so we need to freely offer forgiveness to those who have hurt us. Offering forgiveness is one of the greatest testaments of the Holy Spirit at work within us.

Yes, some changes are more difficult than others. We cannot be afraid of these changes, but instead take comfort knowing that He will never leave us in a painful place. As a child is birthed slowly from the womb, the great pains are rewarded with great joy. We too are birthed at a slow and steady pace into our new transformed life… and we are rewarded with a joy that is everlasting.

Father, as you forgive us, help us to freely offer forgiveness to others. And thank you for your Spirit that settles our overwhelmed soul. Amen.

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