Can We Talk 2

The Great Change

Prompt: Who has changed your life, and how?

         This can be a tough question. Lots of people have influenced me: parents, grandparents, teachers, some older friends, etc. Who changed me? Besides me, that is.

         You might say my husband when he became a raging alcoholic and made my life a living hell. I changed it by walking out on him and giving up all my worldly possessions.

         No, overall, through all the ups and downs of my life, I have to give you what many would call the corny or sentimental answer: Jesus. No matter where I find myself or what the circumstances, it is Jesus who determines my actions and attitudes. I am continually changing as I attempt to study his word and to walk more closely with him. I have to delve into my deepest thoughts and feelings to clear out the old "clutter" while trying to be more in tune with his teachings.

Without Jesus all these years, I know I would be a different person. I wouldn't be examining my values or trying to improve my being. I would have made more mistakes than I did.