Change is not easy. It requires that we confront ourselves and admit that we need change in the areas that are challenging us. It could be a habit. It could be a reality we need to embrace that we have been denying. If we do not admit to ourselves that we need to change, our hearts will continue to bring it to our attention, which will cause us continual grief. The Lord Jesus taught that it is necessary to repent, and ask for forgiveness. The word repent means: to feel contrition and regret. It also means to change one’s mind and lifestyle. This means that we have to look into our hearts and admit and realize that there are things in our hearts that need changing. We can deny it all we want. We can go to parties and laugh and celebrate all day long. However, at the end of the day, the grief and guilt that you are carrying will remain in your heart. The writer of the Book of Hebrews in chapter 3, verses 7&8 counseled us on the importance of listening to the Holy Spirit’s instructions: “Therefore, as the Holy Spirit says: “Today, if you will hear His voice, Do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion.” Allow the Holy Spirit to soften your heart and mind today, so that you can embrace the needed changes in your life that will bring life, joy and peace. Above all, embrace the Lord Jesus Christ as your Savior and Lord. He will help you to deal with all of the changes that you need to embrace, and He will clean your heart and soul from everything that has caused you grief and despair!
Proverbs 14: 13 – Laughter can conceal a heavy heart, but when the laughter ends, the grief remains.
