When we think of it, change is like a miracle and the only way it happens is because of God’s presence within us. We surrender to His way as we die to our false self so a new person in Christ can come forth. Col. 3:3 says, “For you have died and your life is hidden with Christ in God.” Dying to self is a lifelong process, and the more I grow in the Lord, the more I see how much I need to die daily. But there are big pluses to it, as we will notice our own heart is more open to receive love as well as to give love to others. Sometimes we may even find our heart is filled with love towards someone we hardly know, and we realize it is all Him!
When we become attentive to the Spirit, we find we are less distracted, as we are able to focus more on others and what really matters. We are not so preoccupied with self and can live less fragmented lives. We will also be more open to hear others’ stories and to understand them. In order to do that, we need to accept our own limits and the losses in our lives, so that bitterness doesn’t spoil our relationships. Forgiveness is key, for when we release others from payment of their actions we can begin together again. Forgiveness is the most wonderful gift that we receive and give to others. Let us all be willing to change and rest in God’s love so He can transform us and our relationships with others.
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