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| Original room |
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| Beautiful floor hiding underneath |
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| There goes the border |
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| I've never painted a ceiling |
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| Ceiling done. Now onto the walls and so much more ;) |
Whats in a change? This week change has been prevalent on my mind. I have constant change at work as I get to do a whole plethora of new tasks and adventures daily. My wife is growing our boy in her belly and I am seeing the wonderful changes involved with pregnancy. This weekend my wife and I decided, on a whim, to do an extreme makeover on our bedroom. Also, my life and walk with Christ is constantly changing and growing daily.
With change, sometimes we experience heartbreak. Other times, we experience inexpressible joy and peace. You never know what you are going to get with change. Most of the time you will not know the outcome of change until you, well, change. Some people are mortified of any type of change, while other people can't imagine a life without change. Isn't interesting how wonderfully different each of us is.
The main reason that change has been on my heart in the past few days is our extreme makeover of the bedroom. First off, I have never attempted such an ambitious project. Second, I did not expect I would be doing so much work this weekend! Third, I am anxious with anticipation to see the finished product of our labor. Our extreme makeover has involved ripping up the carpet to expose exquisite wood flooring underneath, mopping said floor, preparing the room for painting, picking the colors, and executing a well orchestrated color palette involving both the walls and ceiling.
I have to say that this adventure has involved many new challenges and yet it has been exciting. It is so amazing that such simple changes as removing the carpet and applying a new coat of paint can transform a plain room into a restful retreat. As Christians, we too can make significant changes in our life with small changes in our heart. Following Jesus wholeheartedly is both the easiest and most significant change we can make in our life. Though the world tries to convince you that following Jesus is a difficult choice, it truly is as easy as allowing Him to enter your heart. See the truth is that Jesus does the change in you. You only have to let Him in.
In the Bible it says in Revelation 3:20, "Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me." When we open the door to our hearts and allow Jesus to come in He begins to transform our lives. Matthew 11:27-30 says, "All things have been handed over to me by my Father, and no one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son chooses to reveal him. Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." Through such a simple change, Jesus will come in, forgive your sin, teach you his ways, and give you rest for your soul in Him. If you have never accepted Jesus as you Savior, I hope today would be the day.
I am always here to pray for you. I would love to answer any questions you have. I would be glad to share more scriptures about who Jesus is and how He can change your life. For those who already know Him as Savior, I hope you will continue to check the door of your heart to make sure you have not closed any part of it to Jesus today. Remember walking in Jesus will result in constant change and growth. You wouldn't want to miss out on the extreme makeover He is doing in your heart.
Blessings,
Greg
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