My son, do not lose sight of these – keep sound wisdom and discretion, Then you will walk on your way securely, and your foot will not stumble. - Prov 3:22-23

Do you recall those moments of frustration when you find yourself falling into the same holes, so to speak, or making the same mistakes over and over again? You knew how the adverse effects of it – whether it is pain, broken relationship, guilt or stress that leads to crisis … , and yet still you did it again.

How can we change? How can grow and overcome our tendencies and habits? The sinful nature within us?

Change requires three things; 1) Awareness, 2) Humility, 3) Determination.

On Awareness - It is almost impossible for a person to change anything unless he or she has an awareness of what needs to be changed. We must sharpen our own awareness as the first step.

On Humility - Without humility, one would not even think it is necessary to develop awareness. Godly humility brings godly grieve. And that godly grieve leads to true repentance and restoration.

On Determination - To change our sinful nature, we have to be prepared to wrestle and struggle throughout our lives. The Holy Spirit is provided for us. To be our counselor, comforter and to give us the power. And yet, without our determination to employ our everything, we could never be what God desires us to be. Persistency, consistency, and resiliency are needed to cross that finish line in this time-limited spiritual race we are in.

If you want to stop falling into the same holes … hold on to the Lord’s precepts. Develop awareness of yourself and God’s truth. Nurture a heart and soul of authentic humility. Be teachable. And be fully determined to give your life for God. Give it all up. Give it all in. All unto the Lord. AMEN!