Welcome to the blog of Pastor Alton Stone, from Simpsonville, SC. Pastor Stone is a retired Ordained Bishop of The Church of God, Cleveland, Tennessee with over 45 years of pastoral ministry.

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Can you change?

How do you make changes in you life that last forever?

You decide to make a change and then you just do! Does that sound like a huge oversimplification? Well, it's not. It really is that simple. When the pain is great enough and you're tired of being unhappy, you simply wake up one day and decide to change your life forever.

People say every day that they're going to do things differently and become a different person, but very few people actually ever make those changes. You can make those changes today. You can be the change you want to see in the world. Remember that you can't do things differently until you see things differently. Your perspective will make the difference in the changes that you make.

Don't misunderstand me. It's not easy to make changes and not everything will necessarily improve, but you will be much happier if you make them. Anyone who expects to be happy all day every day may be expecting way too much, but if you are inherently dissatisfied with your life, you can change. You don't have to live this way forever. It can be anything from a simple change to a complete overhaul. Sometimes a simple change like doing volunteer work is enough to make you feel like you're giving something back and making a difference. Some changes may need to be a little more extensive to feel like you are becoming the person you were always meant be and fully reaching your potential. Whatever the case may be, it can be done if you want it badly enough.

Life is too short to spend your time being unhappy and adding to a long list of regrets. Put fear aside, really evaluate what you want out of life and how best to get it, and then go for it! You only get one go around, so do what you need to be satisfied with your life.

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