WILLING TO CHANGE

As we become willing to have God remove our defects of character, we commit to being persons who desire God’s will to replace our own.  We learn to face reality by overcoming false beliefs about:  a) what is right or wrong; b) who has all the necessary information about what truly works; and c) who gets to be in charge of the process of change. 

On our own we are unable to identify right and wrong for ourselves.  We need God’s word to reveal that to us.  To understand what is broken in us and then become willing to change is only possible when we rely on God’s Holy Spirit to reveal to us what needs to be healed and restored.  God will meet us where we are at and bring new life to us when we sincerely seek to know Him and follow His ways. 

Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. Point out anything in me that offends you and lead me along the path of everlasting life. (Psalm 139:23-24 NLT) 

As we seek God, He will gently reveal our defects of character.  He speaks clearly.  He fills us with courage to see the truth and gives us the will and the power to change our ways. 

Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding.  Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. (Proverbs 3:5-6 NLT)

As we choose to obey God’s principles for life as revealed in the Bible, we will progressively move forward in our life with God in recovery.  Our self-destructive patterns will be removed and replaced by His life-giving ways.  By the power of God’s Holy Spirit, we will be transformed into a new person and come to know God’s will and plan for our lives. 

Prayer: Heavenly Father, Thank You for calling me out of darkness into Your glorious light.  Help me to quickly abandon my own ideas and ways that get in the road of my recovery.  Help me to surrender to Your truth and in so doing be made whole.  Amen