If your life seems like the popular song from the last decade of "oops I did it again" then you're probably not experiencing real change. The problem is you are "trying" to change instead of really changing. Sometimes we try to change our life but the motivation is to avoid the consequences of our habits rather than a deep desire for a new life. The old adage of "fake it till you make it" eventually stops keeping you out of trouble because it doesn't lead to a change on the inside. Your actions in life stem from your heart, mind and soul. Unless those things change, there won't be any real life change . . . only fake changes that may please those around you for a while.
Real change happens when your heart, soul and mind learn to love God. Here are a few things to think about.
HEART - Spend time getting to know God and you will love him. Talk to him (prayer), Read his message to you (the Bible), Listen to Him (be still and listen)
SOUL - Stop living on impulse and instead listen to your soul ("aka "conscious" "little voice in your head") telling you what the right choices are for your life. Then . . . make the right choice.
MIND - Ask God to help you control your thought life. Don't indulge or linger when your mind takes you to dark places. Think good thoughts.
STRENGTH - DON'T GIVE UP! Don't give up when you get uncomfortable, feel awkward, get bored or face a temptation. Ask God for strength to live transformed in every situation.
Jesus said the most important thing for you to do is to "love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind." He knew this was the path to transformation.
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