I Feel Different [Things Change pt. 2]

Main Idea: Having self-reflection to understand the things that have shaped our worldview and learning how to determine our future self. When we are young, we imagine that we will never change. In our naivety, we think that we already know all that we need to know, and we think that we will be the same kind of person forever. Then one day, we look back and realize that we feel completely different than we did before because of all the life experiences we went through that changed us and our outlook. Today we are going to talk about the aspect of changing within ourselves. We’re going to unpack the chemistry behind what creates our worldview and our types of reactions to the world around us. We’re also going to open the idea of learning how to take control of your personhood in order to determine what kind of person you can choose to be. The reason this conversation is so important to have is because so many people feel like life just happens to them, and it happens so fast that they don’t feel like they have a moment to reflect on it. So it simply just changes them. While some changes are edifying, some are damaging. You don’t have to be the product of what you’ve seen or what has been done. You can decide what kind of person you want to be despite what has changed in life. — 1. Was I Always Like This? [ALL EXPERIENCES SHAPE YOU, BUT EVERY REACTION DEFINES YOU] We go through a lot in life, some more than others. And we experience the good, bad and ugly life moments along the way. These different types of life experiences shape us in critical ways and shape how we see the world. I would compare these experiences to that of a radiation field. Each of these little moments of life influence us without us even realizing it. We could be right in the middle of a major life altering event that is changing our DNA, yet you don’t even recognize it at the time. Later, you don’t even know why you’re acting out with anger but it was because of the field of change you were standing in from before. [1 Samuel 25:5-13]  — 2. Look In The Mirror [SELF-REFLECTION UNPACKS THE PASSIONS AND DRIVE TO YOUR SOUL] It was in a moment of self-reflection that David remembered what his passion really was. It wasn’t proving himself or seeking revenge. He remembered that what really mattered to him was being a man after God’s own heart. For us, we need to take time to look in the mirror and unpack what really matters to us. Consider what really sparks fire to our passions.  [Galatians 2:19-21] — 3. Change What You Want [YOU ALWAYS HAVE A CHOICE IN WHAT KIND OF PERSON YOU WANT TO BE] For David, He consistently found himself on forked roads where he had to make the decision of what kind of person he wanted to be. In the same way, we all have those same kinds of moments that have the potential to define us. Once we decide who we want to be, life still goes on and still changes. And with all that changes around us, there are parts within us that also may change.  [Galatians 5:22-25] — To learn more or donate, visit gravetopchurch.com  Follow us on Instagram, Facebook or TikTok by searching @gravetopchurch