Change we Must

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As I looked outside this morning and saw another of winter’s last attempts to stay, I moaned at the sight of snow on the porch.  But then I reminded myself: Spring is here in spite of what the weather is outside.  Just yesterday, I heard the geese fly over, announcing their return.  Spring has come, but winter’s holding on…like temptation…like Satan does when fighting for lost souls. There’s no joy in winter’s pull, or Satan’s, so why hang on?  But spring, like Jesus, offers rest…

“Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.  Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and you shall find rest unto your souls.  For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”  Matthew 11: 28-30

Feeling poetic, these words came forth:

 

Change is hard, but change we must.  Let go of pride, give Him our trust.

Even nature fights the change, but soon the snow gives way to rain.

Drop the pretense, and the mask.  For His forgiveness simply ask.

Only He can see inside, our heart, our hurt, our guilt, our pride.

 

Winter finds it hard to leave, as Satan fights, our hearts deceive.

Listen not to doubts and fear.  His “Come to me” is loud and clear.

He came to save, not to condemn.  He’ll give us rest, forgive our sin.

Change is hard, but change we must. Let go of sin, give Him your trust.

 

Past the winter’s cold we see.  Sunshine waits for you and me.

Past the heartaches and sin, new life in Christ we can begin.

Satan’s hold we feel today, will be released.  Hate will not stay.

The power in Jesus’ name alone, will knock him off his earthly throne.

 

Jesus lives, we seek His will.  He’s just as strong, determined still.

That not one soul be lost, for our salvation paid the cost.

Then the stone was rolled away, and it reminds us still today:

In Christ Jesus place your trust.  Change is hard, but change we must!

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My name is Betty Fritz. I was born and raised in Texas but have resided in Elkhart, Indiana for the last 25 years. My husband is a Hoosier so that’s how we wound up here. We have two daughters and a son plus 6 grand kids…..3 boys and 3 girls. I retired last year after working for 24 years at Elkhart Child Development Center. I’ve been writing since a teenager and have taken several writing courses. I enjoy writing short stories. I wrote a book of poems, RHYMES OF THE TIMES, which was published a few years ago. I have written countless songs, a few for which demo recordings have been made. Recently I’ve been writing blogs..most of them about my faith and things the Lord has taught me in my Christian life over the last 51 years. My inspiration comes from my personal relationship with Jesus Christ and my desire to see that my grandchildren grow up in a Christian nation. My goal is to bring glory to Him and help others to see that there is POWER in the name of JESUS!

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