It Is In Your Hands

I sat in earshot of my father talking to a young man as he revealed some trouble he had encountered. The nature of the trouble was seemingly repeated by the young man and this baffled my father. In his wisdom my father spoke very simple but true and powerful words- You know you can change anytime you want. He humbly answered....Yes Sir.
Often times in life, we make the poor choices repeatedly, forming bad habits and and begin to believe that is just who we are- that is just what we do. Even in counseling, we know, there is a large population of people that quit smoking, drinking and using illegal drugs just because they choose to. They never see a counselor, attend any meetings or take any medication assistance....they simply choose to change.

The Bible tells of a man possessed by a legion of demons. Jesus saw the man's desire to change. After an encounter with Jesus, the man was then seen clothed and in his right mind.
Mark 5:1-5
They went across the lake to the region of the Gerasenes.² When Jesus got out of the boat, a man with an impure spirit came from the tombs to meet him. ³ This man lived in the tombs, and no one could bind him anymore, not even with a chain. ⁴ For he had often been chained hand and foot, but he tore the chains apart and broke the irons on his feet. No one was strong enough to subdue him. ⁵ Night and day among the tombs and in the hills he would cry out and cut himself with stones.
No matter how grim it seems, you can change. No matter what it is, you can change. Negative attitude, addiction, lying, cheating, stealing, immorality....you can change.
Rember the words of the wise...You know you can change any time you want.

Love Y'all to life!!!