We’re not always where we want to be in life, but we can make it better
if we’re willing to change. Megachurch pastor T. D. Jakes
offers advice on making positive change in his book Reposition Yourself.
To make a change, you need to face the truth. For most of us, a hard
truth is that we have a lot to do with our problems. We bring ourselves to an
unhappy, unfulfilled state through our own apathy, lack of passion, settling
for less than our best, passivity, poor money
management and lukewarm relationship
with God.
Another hard truth is that life is unfair. Bad stuff happens to all of
us, and to some more than others. Success demands
perseverance and flexibility.
People who successfully change take effective action. They are
attentive to their situation and to themselves, developing a strong sense of
their gifts and purpose.
They are intentional, setting definite goals and putting
themselves in environments and around people who support what they want to
achieve. Thee have a plan, recognizing that it is inevitable that things will
that they will face setbacks, but a delay in achieving their goals does not
mean they will be denied success.
Humility
is another key to successful change, though I don’t recall Jakes putting it so
bluntly. Humility begins with recognition that we need God; we need the
cleansing and power we can only receive through Jesus Christ.
Our humility is grown through gratitude.
In thanksgiving we appreciate what we have, learn contentment, and gain
strength from our struggles. Humility also protects us from the pitfalls of
success such as excessive self-reliance, neglect of important relationships or
becoming coopted for the agendas of others.
Along the way to way, it is good to make some money. Money gives you
options. Jakes offers some advice on managing money so you can make yours grow
and have more freedom.
