Can we change ourselves?

my biggest problems:

Its hard to say no. 

Ill pretty much believe whatever you tell me.

I want to blend in.

I'm judgemental, even though I try not to be

I'll always mess up

I'm sarcastic

I'm shy

It's hard to keep God in mind, in every single thing I do or decision I make

people have alot of problems these days. and we say "yeah I'm gonna work on that". Truth be told, we can't change ourselves. You can try, It won't work. Only God can change you.

Romans 10:3

For they being ignorant of God's righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God.

Romans 8:18-19

For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how  to perform that which is good I find not.

For the good which I would, I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do.

these verses are saying.. we are born in sin. So how can we, being born in sin make ourselves to be good, righteous or holy by our ownselves? Even when we try we end up in sin.

God has no sin in him, he is perfect. He is the ONLY one that can change our hearts, forgive our sins, fill us with his spirit, and save our souls.

so the answer is NO. we cant change ourselves. Gods must change us.

-some thoughts 

He knows my name!

Verse 1

He counts the stars one and all

He knows how much sand is on the shores

He sees every sparrow that falls

He made the mountains and the seas

He's in control of everything

Of all creatures great and small

Chorus

And He knows my name

Every step that I take

Every move that I make

Every tear that I cry

He knows my name

When I'm overwhelmed by the pain

And can't see the light of day

I know I'll be just fine

'Cause He knows my name

Verse 2

I don't know what tomorrow will bring

I can't tell you what's in store

I don't know a lot of things

I don't have all the answers

To the questions of life

But I know in whom I have believed

reflection.

A lot going on in the world today. busy busy busy. I've been trying to read my Bible more, and pray. after all eternal life is more important than this life anyhow. Life seems pointless without God. well it really is.. If there were no heaven and no hell and no Saviour, life would just go on.. people living in sin. the world getting worse and worse, or maybe change for the better. who knows? but nobody would ever have the true joy of the Lord. It seems like we (or I) take God for granted. we only really ask him for his help when we finally realize we can't do it ourselves. Gods just waiting on us to trust in him, instead of ourselves. We really can't do anything by ourself and succeed without him. "no one can touch you like Jesus can.. no one can give you peace you cannot understand.."

 kind of a time just to sit down and reflect.. a new year and all. some major changes in 2010. Thank God for them. He works miracles without us realizing it sometimes. ( lol sorry for the seriousness if thats too boring for you!)

 anyways, hope everyone has a wonderful year, this year! 2011.
- Brittney Alexander