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.
