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as humans its like we’re hardwired to want to go from A to B the shortest way possible. but sometimes that isn’t the best route to go. sometimes we need to take detours and go the scenic route. its better for our character and our strength and our relationship with God.  sometimes its better we change.

 

God loves us too much to take us through the short cut. He knows we might see what’s required and go back to where we started. So sometimes He takes us on a detour. Jon Acuff

 

 

 

i am so glad that God promises in Philippians 1:6 that He will complete the good work He has begun in us.

He will finish the change.

The process is in His hands.

My part in the change is to say YES. 

to surrender.

to lay my life down into His will and ways.

He knows that is required and the best way to complete the transformation.

YES is my response, every day, every moment, every week.

YES i will believe.  YES i will trust.

 

its just like olypmic athletes.  the difference between an olympic marathon runner and a runner is that the olympic contender has done the hard yards and disciplined himself or herself to go the distance and to increase in strength and stamina no matter what the cost and the pain.  they are disciplined, dedicated and devoted.   the olympic athlete has made the necessary changes in their life to hone their body and skill to maximise performance. an ordinary runner becomes extraordinary.

 

it will hurt.  it will take time.

it will cost.

there are easier options.

it requires sacrifice and will power, determination and guts.

change takes effort. and grace. 

 

the motivation comes from knowing you’re not living just for yourself but living to know and make known an amazing awesome mighty God and that He has a plan and a purpose for our lives

perspective gives us courage to press in and press on, to get past the burn

what I do today will determine who I am tomorrow

what i allow God to change will determine who i am tomorrow

YES is my response, every day, every moment, every week.

YES i will believe.  YES i will trust.

 

change can be hard.  okay, change IS hard.

i’m so glad for the invitation to come and find rest, amidst the chaos of transformation

Matthew 11:28-30 "Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light."

 

 

the great things God will do through you are going to grow in the soil of persistence, prayer, obedience and sacrifice. that means there will be plenty of plowing and pruning. that is the way living things grow, whether you’re talking about vegetables or vision. steven furtick

 

 

 

#FiveMinuteFriday free write time! <—click to tweet this!

Five Minute Friday is a feature over at Lisa-Jo Bakers TALES FROM A GYPSY MAMA blog.  i first read about it on my friend Fee’s blog and thought it sounded fun!

1. Write for 5 minutes flat – no editing, no over thinking, no backtracking.
2. Link back here and invite others to join in.
3. And then absolutely, no ifs, ands or buts about it, you need to visit the person who linked up before you & encourage them in their comments. Seriously. That is, like, the rule. And the fun. And the heart of this community..

OK, are you ready?

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