Change Is Uncomfortable, But Necessary!

Change is hard. Some days it starts first thing in the morning as you try to get out of bed on a cold winter morning, especially this January in Iowa. 🥶

Deb used to live in an old farmhouse. She said it was so comfortable under the warmth of the blankets. She knew that the moment she get out from under them it was going to be a shock to her system and was going to be uncomfortable for awhile.

But what eventually happens when you get out from under the comfort of the blankets like Deb did?

You get used to being up, your body forgets about being tucked under the comfort of the blankets (hopefully), and you move on with your day.

The moment you accept the fact that change needs to happen, is going to happen, and that being uncomfortable for awhile is part of the process, the sooner you can move on with whatever changes may need to happen.

To grow, to be better today than you were yesterday, you need to accept the comfort in being uncomfortable. If you are uncomfortable you have an opportunity to be better.

Embrace being uncomfortable. It’s the only way to truly experience the changes that you need and desire.

Questions to Ponder and Pursue

1. Is there a difficult change that needs to happen in your life so you can grow and move forward?

2. What steps can you take today to begin pursuing the change(s) you need to make?

‭‭Matthew‬ ‭18:3‬ ‭ESV‬‬
…“Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.”

You want and pursue many different things in your lifetime. Don’t get me wrong. They aren’t all bad and many times have positive benefits if your atittude, and heart, are in the right place.

Before Jesus quoted this scripture the disciples were asking who was the greatest among them. It’s nice to feel needed, successful, and good at your job, or other hobbies that you have, but that is not the most important things for you to pursue.

Jesus said that we need to pursue being humble, being teachable like children, and in Mark 9 He says you need to be a “servant of all”.

In a world driven by ambitions and accomplishments, Jesus’ call to embrace childlike humility serves as a timeless and a sometimes counter-cultural message.

Going against what culture may view as “normal” can be uncomfortable, but uncomfortable is necessary for growth, but more importantly, it is what is needed and required by God.

As you navigate the complexities of life, may you heed the words of Matthew 18:3, turning away from some of the self-centered pursuits and embrace the simplicity and purity of a childlike faith.

By prioritizing a humble and teachable heart, you align yourself more and more with what God calls you to be, and that is worth pursuing.

Be Blessed!

Questions to Ponder and Pursue

1. How can you intentionally cultivate a childlike humility in your daily life, considering the pressures and aspirations that often drive us toward success and recognition?

2. Reflecting on Jesus’ emphasis on being a “servant of all” in Mark 9, how might your interactions and relationships change if you prioritize humility and a willingness to learn, echoing the qualities of a child, in your roles at work, within your family, and in your community?