Reflections

I'm not who I use to be

Progress -  a movement toward a goal or to  further or goto a higher level. An advancement in general. A growth or development; continuous improvement:  the development of an individual more beneficial than and superior to the previous level.

In a nutshell that's me. PROGRESS! Thank God I'm not who I use to be! Every night I hold a mirror to my face and I reflect on the good and the bad thoughts, decisions, and actions of the day. I'm not doing this to condemn myself - no it's to make me better. I question my intents, my motivation, my delivery, my attitude and the results. I'm learning to be honest with myself - I don't need others to point out my flaws - I can see them myself.

Everyday I try to get better and die to this flesh. It is truly a work in progress, at times it's easier than others. Sometimes I have a great day where I don't fall and there are days I wish I could start over. But thank God for Grace and Mercy! Everyday God gives me another chance to get it right - not just for me but for the person I'm supposed to help. This life isn't about me - it's about the people God has connected to me so my life can be a help to them. 

Progress brings change! 

Change to become different: to become transformed or converted. Wow that's powerful. That's my goal in my reflections to become different, to become transformed. To be honest as I learn to totally surrender to God I can be transformed. I won't think the same, I won't walk the same, I won't look the same, I won't feel the need to defend myself all the time, I won't talk the same. Progress is daily and change can be daily as well. So I hope I encouraged someone to reflect on their life - to look forward in making progress to change and make a difference in someone else's life.

Sincerely,

A work in progress