A Time To Change

Most men have something in common. They are judgmental and speak words that are there to hurts others; words that are harsh. They look at themselves and think they are above others, better than others. This even takes place in the home, with the children or even the wife. We cannot seem to be able to hold back when we open our mouths and let go with a torrent of words that “destroy” others, some to a point of no return. Men are too proud to admit this problem in their lives; they see themselves “above” others in many ways. This happens mostly because the world may be a harsh place to live in; running your business, working for a boss that’s a “tyrant”, friction in the marriage or at home – and this leads to times when we go into a “snap” mode and when our mouths open everything explodes.

Why don’t we just sit back and think before we speak most times? Maybe we should be more considerate of others. James 3:17 states the following; “…the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere.” That’s a mouth full, and it is very true. When we walk with a wisdom that has been given to us by God, our lives should be pure. Yes, we are still humans and we do make mistakes, but try and change. We should live our lives with God’s peace in us; that helps with all the trauma the world throws at us. The most important one in that verse, to me that is, is we should be open to reason. Remember, we are not the only ones out there who are being “thrown” around by the world’s ways. Our spouses feel it too. Our children feel it, our business sits heavy on our shoulders, our employees feel it, and our own time at the office does it to us a s well. Maybe your boss feels the world at “war” with the company.

God has always been merciful to us, even when we fail. He is always impartial towards us. Why can’t we change as well? Why don’t we make an effort to change? Allow God into your life at a much deeper level and allow Him to work in us and help us change. I did, and I’m still a work in progress – He hasn’t stopped changing me. It’s a long-term investment that He has with my life. One that will lead to an eternal life filled with Him and being in His presence. Where does one start? Pray every day and confess your wrongs before Him. Repent from that harsh attitude in your life, that “ugliness” that wants to rear its head and “bite” others. Declare that you want to change and become that man that pleases God completely. Start today! Be blessed and enjoy…