You've Changed

2 Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him. (James 1:12 )

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Not  everyone will understand   your  journey  and how God is transitioning you  out of  one  season and into the next.  Often times  we  find that  people are more  eager to point out your flaws and  give   shallow advice rather  than actually supporting your growth.  Whether their intentions are  well-meaning or not,  if it doesn't line up to  where  God is leading you then  you have to use   for their input. 

 You've changed...

Great! When  God is  changing your perspective it's  inevitable  that you will change for the  better.   You've exchanged your will for  Gods.  He is   growing you in areas where you use to struggle and you're losing interest in things that  weren't  good for you. This may take some  people in your life  off guard  and  you may find that the same  people that  lectured you about your flaws will ridicule  you for   changing for the better.

 You see, when  people see something in you that they  lack within  themselves  they will attempt to knock you down  a  peg in order  to make themselves  feel better.  In this instance   resist  the urge to put them in their  place, don't take it  personally pray for them   and  stand  firm in the fact that  God  has  a plan for you  and  that he is  moving you in a  new  direction.

Transitioning  into  Gods will for your life can  be difficult and  you will experience some growing pains.  Keep in mind that  at the end of those  trials  and those  people that doubted you is  a  crown of  glory.  Keep   going , keep trusting  God and His plan for you.  He  will bring the right people and the support system you need to  move into  the next level of  your  life and your faith so don't  lose  focus.

Love,