Oct. 15, 2023

Why is it so hard to change some stubborn areas in my life that I don’t like about myself?

What does God say it takes to change those stubborn areas?

4 Reasons Why It’s So Hard To Change:

1-Because I’ve had them for so long

2-Some things are hard to change in my life because I identify with them

Complete this sentence 10 times:

It’s just like me to be…..

3-Because my patterns have a payoff

Things that get rewarded, get repeated

4-Because Satan discourages me

Closet Clean-out / Put Off Your Old Self and Put On Something New

What Does It Take To Change?

1-Change requires learning and facing the truth

2-Lasting change requires new thinking

3-Lasting change requires community and coaching

The Bible has 5 kinds of coaching: Ephesians 4:11-13

4- Lasting change requires the Holy Spirit

How Seriously Do You Want To Change and Improve Your Life?

Scripture References:

Ephesians 4:21-27

Proverbs 23:23

Isaiah 30:10

John 3:11

2 Timothy 3:16-17

Ephesians 4:3, 25

Philippians 2:5

Proverbs 28:13

Galatians 6:2

Ephesians 4:11-13

Zechariah 4:6

1 Corinthians 3:18