Live It Out! Change

Congratulations!  Your decision last Sunday, to deal with what God wants to change in your life, is where it all begins.   Change requires making choices.     

"Throw off your old sinful nature and your formerly way of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception."  (Ephesians 4:22 NLT).  

But for changes to happen, it has to be intentional.  It is not going to happen accidentally.  Let me help affirm your choice by listening to Pastor Rick's devotional on  You Have To Choose To Change.  

Where do you go from here?   

1.  Prayer.   Identify the area that needs to change and bring them regularly to God in prayer.  You can say, "Dear God.  I am making today a choice to live your Christ's energetic power and chose to change when I am challenged to do the usual things. Grant me your strength.  In Jesus Name. Amen."      
2. Encouragement.  Look for scripture verses that could help you overcome the old path and live the new life in Christ.   Read and memorize them.  
3. Accountability.  "Iron sharpens another iron, so does one person sharpen another" (Prov. 27:17).  Fast track your change by being a part of a small group or sharing with a church leader to pray with and guide you.  
4. One step at a time.   Not all changes happen overnight.   But when they do, celebrate them.  Share to us what God is doing by making a comment below.  

Don't feel bad if you are dealing with something more difficult - all of us have our difficult situations.  God's word and His family however stand beside you.  Go ahead and read further and tell me how else I can help you.   Let me know what you think by sharing your thoughts and comments below.      

In His Service, 

Pastor Bong Abagon