Recently, I heard a story about a person who has made some bad life choices in the past and was in the middle of a "life changing" situation. I was told that she wanted to change but, because of my experiences in the past with people like her, I felt that change was not really an option for her. I had given up hope in people's ability to change.
Today, I found out that change is really a possibility for her; at least she is making the hard choices and doing the hard things that speak to a changed heart. I was judging her on the actions of others. This, to me, is a reminder to not put others into a box that is not their's. Also, and more importantly, I am reminded that we should never stop praying, especially when we are without hope because God will do miracle when we least expect it.
The opportunity to change is like the arrival of Spring, it comes around regularily. We have the option, unlike plants, to grow or not...to change or not.
Lord, help us to all be willing to grow and change as you call us to. Also, Lord, please help us to be willing to see how others are changing and be willing to support them on their path.
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