Change is such a volatile word. The mere mention of it stirs up angst within the souls of many people. You might be one of them. So, let’s talk about it. What’s the good, bad, and ugly of change?
In the most general sense, change can bring excitement back into your life. It can be the catalyst that accelerates progress in your projects or career. Many find that change is the very thing that brings new opportunities into your life. It increases your confidence level and will help you focus. That’s not a bad list and most of us can agree with it.
However, there is a darker side. You can look at change in your life, family, or career in a “cost-benefit” manner. Change is never free from problems, fears, and fallout. In Luke 14:28, Jesus says, “For which of you, desiring to build a tower, does not first sit down and count the cost, whether he has enough to complete it?”
Let me use a very pedestrian illustration. A professional golfer friend suggested that I change my grip on my golf club, saying, “You will improve substantially.” But, he said, “You’ll play poorly for a while until you master it.” Okay. In light of full disclosure, I don’t play much golf, so I didn’t have a high level of fear, but I understood what he was saying. Change will cost you, and it is necessary to “count the cost.”
Change can lead to a variety of issues, stress, anxiety, and even feelings of grief or loss. It’s normal to experience these emotions when you face significant life changes as your mind and body adjust to the new situation. But when you face these challenges head-on, you get the opportunity to push yourself. As you do that, you’ll find increased confidence and faith.