GNFWMY

God’s Not Finished With Me Yet

Teach me the glorious lesson that occasionally, I may be wrong.  Make me thoughtful but not nosy, helpful but not bossy.  With my vast store of wisdom and experience, it does seem a pity not to use it all, but Thou knowest, Lord, I want a few friends at the end.  Amen.  Cookbook prayers (Thanks, Daphne)

Mindsets are patterns that make your mind operate a certain way.  I find that I can set myself up for problems when I decide to react to the same people or circumstances in the exact same way and expect different results.  It just isn’t going to happen.  Resentment has a way of building, but letting that happen only affects me, not others.

Sometimes it’s hard to realize that your perspective on a problem or issue could be wrong.  I’ve always tried to weigh different perspectives and be objective, but it’s really hard when you KNOW you are right.

It is at this point, when change must happen.  I hate change because it takes me out of my comfort zone and forces me to try new things.  Change cannot happen quickly.  If one tries that approach, multiple things can go wrong, and one ends up quitting before change has a chance.

In order for change to happen, I have to be one hundred percent committed to one change, one risk, one idea, or one decision at a time.  I have heard that little changes can yield enormous results.  So, eat the elephant one bite at a time.

This week I have made one change in my mindset patterns.  I’m asking God for clarity to see situations honestly and to act with wisdom and responsibility.  I’m committed to that one change and then, hopefully, I can add more.

God’s never finished with us, and I love that He offers new ideas and avenues for change to make us stronger and better.

Forget what is behind and strain toward what is ahead.  Philippians 3:13