Change We Can Believe In

The self help industry is alive and well in America.  There are many groups and companies who each suggest the perfect remedy for what ever ails you.  It may be organic or vegan or low-carb or gluten free.  There are gyms with personal trainers.  There are 12 steps and 10,000 steps.  Most of these plans all have a central set of rules that if followed, success is certain.  I read once that most of these plans do actually work, if we stick with them.

And that's the real trick isn't it?  How do we find the formula for a change after failing so many times?

This time it will be different.  That is the motto of anyone anywhere that is trying to make a change in their life.  I have tried in the past and failed in the past, but THIS TIME will not be like the last time.  No, this time it will be different.

Let's face it, change is hard.  Our old ways are comfortable to us.  If change were easy we would have done it a long time ago.  So we need to go against the biggest obstacle to change, ourselves.  Each time we try to change, we can become our own worst enemy.

So real, authentic, life altering change requires something more.  It's not enough to do it on our own.  Real change requires real power.  And that is where God comes in.  Changing lives is God's business.  Unlike self help programs that offer a program of rules, God offers a relationship.  And a relationship with God is the vehicle through which real change happens.

Watch this clip from Pastor Chris.

So there you have it.  Real change is just a relationship away.  Now there is change to believe in.