Motivation of change
Proverbs 13:4 The sluggard craves and gets nothing, but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied. Lately, I have been thinking quite a bit about change and the motivation for change. All of us, if we are insightful or self-aware at all, have been in a position where we recognize a need to change our behaviors, attitudes, and life patterns. However, its not just about us, but in our personal relationships and workplace, we are bound to incredibly flawed people, who like ourselves, require change. The Christian experience is described as an experience of change. We are to be experiencing continual change of character and essence, as God continues to shape us into the character and mission of Jesus. (II Cor 3:18, 5:17). Yet, our experience demonstrates that God does not simply zap us as changed, but works collaboratively with us for change. I also recognize that not all change is as critical as others. Someone with a life-robbing addiction is not the same as the person w