A picture of something you wish you were better at...
Yep, I would like to handle change better, especially when it comes to letting go of those things in my life that hinder me from seeing myself as my G-d sees me - those things like beating myself up mentally, self-righteousness, the negative side of stubbornness, enabling bad behavior, selfishness... it's the actual surrendering that is hard for me, and there's only one way to do it. I don't. Only the L-rd can free me from those things. A painful process that is.
Changes in life's circumstances are difficult, it's true, especially when situations change that we are particularly fond of - we can't stop the constant change. However, making positive changes in ourselves can be so hard because those traits/behaviors have been years in the making, ingrained over time and experience. Only by careful examination, honest reflection and tender and persistent determination can we seek G-d for the strength to make those most difficult, although needed, changes. I'm positive we cannot do those things on our own. At least, I've never been strong enough.
ReplyDeleteI'm right here on your side, my dear friend - I love and respect you, and always will.
Just think what things would be like if everyone had that same desire!
ReplyDeleteI love you, Lisa.