Change starts from me

I remembered when i was new to Christianity, there was always this urge to change a person's mind. I believe it comes from a good intention. To share the Good news. To introduce Him to ppl.

This urge to change a person's mind lasted for quite awhile and i became judgmental subsequently. Thinking that they should change their mindset and questioned why is it that they do not understand?

And becos' of this stubborn mind i have, i missed out seeing the flaws in me. He, being so timely spoke through a book which i've read a couple of times. (see how blind a person can be when they are so focus on the faults of one!)

Not many can embrace change easily. I admit i wasn't a fan for "Change". But you know, when you are with Him, sometimes you'll just have to be quiet and obey. Ha.

I'll share from a book by John Maxwell... a couple of reasons why ppl are resistant to change.

1. Ppl resist change becos' of Personal Loss

2. Ppl resist change becos' of Fear of the Unknown

3. Ppl resist change becos' the Timing may be Wrong

4. Ppl resist change becos' it Feels Awkward

5. Ppl resist change becos' of Tradition (P.K. just shared with us not long ago)

And for the matter of fact, we can't change people. No matter how hard we try to, we can't. This is a truth. Somewhere i've read from a book says, God treats our freewill as a sacred thing which is one of the reason why He does not force His will upon us. This power of choice was given to us.

All the more we shouldn't enforce our expectations upon others.

I've learnt that a lot of changes come from within me. It starts from me. If I can't change myself, how can i inspire others to do the same?

If I can't change myself, how can i even talk to others about Change.

And I like this :

"The greatest difference my difference maker can make is within me, not others"

Its not just the only, but the greatest difference you can make is within yourself :)

Not forgetting the Author and Finisher who will do the change in you.