YES YOU CAN

I know many people don’t make New Year resolutions, but I also know that deep down in our hearts, when a new year comes, we yearn for some kind of change. And it’s not wrong, in fact I think it shows that we all understand that in some way, we are not perfect and we need to change. However, we sometimes forget that change is not easy. It is a constant thing but it’s not an easy thing. Many steps are involved and it takes serious discipline to be able make change happen. But the good news is you can do it.

Queen Esther taught us that in other to change you have to work towards it and disregard what people will say or think. She went into the king’s court when she wasn't supposed to be there. She took a step that changed not only her future, but the future of the entire Jews. She knew it was not an easy thing and believe me, she didn't know if she was going to succeed or fail, but at least she tried and she found favour in the sight of the king (Esther 5:1-8).

We must also understand that when it comes to change, we cannot do it on our own. We need help the help of the Holy Spirit. This is why many people don’t change, we think we can do it on their own but we can't. We need God. That is why Jesus referred to the Holy Spirit as ‘The Helper’(John 14:26). We need Him because times will come when our human strength will fail and cannot sustain us, He is the only one that can help us and even when people don’t believe in you, the Holy Spirit will give you comfort.

Remember: Changing to a better you is good. You must take the steps (no easy way). You need help. That help can only come from God (not man). You need to be disciplined. You can do it. YES YOU CAN

God bless you.