Must Do Monday

Happy Monday Folks! 

Today marks the beginning of a new day, a new week, a new opportunity to change the way we think. 

Each year we decide to make life changes. For some reason, this is the only time we muster the energy to do so. At least that's true for me. Last year, I decided to steer clear of resolutions and I am doing the same this year. My focus is one word: COMMIT. I can commit to so many different things, which leads to infinite possibilities of change. 

What do you want to change this year?

What is stopping you from making those changes? Possible answers: Fears, comfort zone, people, no desire to do so...

"Do you want to change", is a better question. Seriously, do you want to change? Ask yourself, "do I really want to change?" Sit quietly and survey your life, surroundings, lifestyle, circumstances, job/career, confidence etc... 

Are you afraid to change? I was! Truthfully, I still am to some degree, but I truly want to change. I recognize that I have to change, improve, and grow in all areas to reach my potential and function in my God-given purpose. 

Personally, I was afraid to change. I was concerned with how it would appear to my peers. I was even more afraid of what I might lose. I was comfortable not knowing what I would gain. I thought I was living. Then I suffered some major losses in my life. Two years after I lost my mom & 7 years after my dad, I decided that change was necessary. I was unsure of what I would change and how to change it, but I knew there was more to life than "the struggle". Another year later, I gave my life to Christ. 

This particular change DID NOT happen over night. When they say "it's a process", Lord knows they ain't lying. Maaaann, it was one thee single-most uncomfortable changes in my life. A change that cost me my life...as I knew it. Or so I thought.

This change taught me FIVE valuable lessons:

1. "Small changes are doable & durable" ~Unknown

2. Change begins within the mind & heart. See things differently.

3. Change requires action.

4. People can change (when they desire to do so).

5. Jesus is R E A L.

(Not in that order).

What small change must you do today?

For me, that is exercising. I must lose weight and get healthy. I am so tired of carrying around this 180. I have been having a few health scares lately. I am not ready to meet my Maker just yet. My change is further motivated by the fact that my husband actually worked out today. I refuse to remain fluffy and let him beat me. Sounds like we need a challenge. THAT will keep me committed.

Jesus be a fence! 

Renew. Rebuild. Refresh.

Communicate. Capacity. Character. 

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