Change Is The Essence of Life
I LOVE THIS LITTLE GRAPHIC!
#Change is a compound of daily decisions every day.
While on the journey of getting clean and #sober, change felt impossible at times. Impossible to change your attitude, impossible to change how you perceive, feel, your emotions or how you respond to life’s challenges and often I failed miserably and still do at times.
Not only was the Word of God my “stand on verses” as they taught in Adult & Teen Challenge of Texas, but there was a quote I lived by every time I needed a reminder; this one quote kept me going when I needed to be encouraged when I failed or had a setback.
“Change is the essence of life, be willing to surrender who you are, for WHAT you can become.”
Changing who you are is relinquishing what you have held on to for your entire lifetime and existence. To “change” takes courage, discipline and patience. It takes failure and determination. But the most powerful thing it takes is self love. To love oneself greater to make the decisions one step and day at a time. Don’t forsake yourself or like this butterfly, “WHAT” you could become. I’m still growing and changing, I make mistakes quite often-but I know even those, God will use for His glory someway, somehow.
We need to be refreshed, that if you too have struggled and have been longing to change an area in your life; You too, can certainly change and transform into the beautiful butterfly . Don’t get discouraged when you have a setback, don’t let the enemy keep you in regret or despair. Life has a way of dispensing teaching moments, not all are enjoyable. Most are painful, that’s how we grow and develop into the best version of ourselves that God intended. Be encouraged today. It’s not easy but it will be worth it in the end. Go ahead and expand your wings, and start the journey of transformation, it’s just one decision after the other! You’ll never know until you start! -#dianalea
