Amazement

       Over the past several weeks, I have been going through a transformation. It is as if I was in a dark, enclosed room, and suddenly someone turned on the lights. To my surprise, it wasn't an enclosed room at all, but a wide open field that only felt so small because I could only see what was right in front of me. Since the lights came on, my mind that was once focused on the negative qualities in my life has been redirected and is now seeing the blessings instead. My heart that was once burdened by what was missing in my life is now rejoicing over what is present. My attitude that once portrayed hate, sadness, anxiety, impatience, rudeness, selfishness, unfaithfulness, anger, and lack of self-control is now bearing the fruit of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. My life has gone from an inward perspective to an outward one. The difference is inward perspective only focuses on you. An outward perspective focuses on others. When life is all about you, you are never satisfied. But when it becomes about serving others, you find a whole new sense of self that you really were looking for all along. I attribute this radical transformation to God (Jehovah, Almighty, Lord, Heavenly Father.....) for I have tried for years to get to this point in my own strength and have failed. He changed me over night. I am constantly amazed by his love and grace. Praise him!