Well I am finally finished with the ProStart Culinary and Management competitions. We went to state this weekend in Austin and had a blast!
I have been contemplated the title of this months blog for quite some time. I actually heard it preached in a sermon some years back. Recently, I have come to the realization that this saying has more depth than we can to imagine.
There are so many things in life that are predicated on "Change". And in fact, if things do not change, do not reach maturation, two things can happen. Stagnation or regression. Either you remain right where you are, not growing, not moving forward or you go back to what is most comfortable or familiar to you. I don't know which is worst, becoming a stick in the mud or allowing fear to make you go back to something you know is not best for you!
At first I felt that change started in the mind, but I have come to rethink that in the past few months. Change actually starts in the heart. We often believe, if I just could have a fresh start. If I could just do it all over again. The real question should be, do I need a heart transplant? What strongholds in my heart am I allowing to take root and grow? How have these strongholds impacted my choices, beliefs and decisions?
A little self-evaluation every now and then never hurt anyone. In fact, you may " change your mind" about some things you have held fast to for a long time.
1 Samuel 16:7
New American Standard Bible (NASB)
7 But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or at the height of his stature, because I have rejected him; for [a]God sees not as man sees, for man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.”
Our women's Sunday school class is studying, Breaking Free, by Beth More. I highly recommended it to my sisters who may be feeling "stuck". It is proving to be very liberating for me. And to tell you the truth, I didn't even want to to the study! That tells me that the Lord knew that I needed it all the more. (lol)
In relationships, especially, there are times we are afraid to let go, afraid to move on. But the truth of the matter is, things have changed whether we are willing to admit it or not. So we just simply need to, MOVE ON, LET GO and LET GOD! You can not make others change, you can only simply accept change yourself and consciously decide to change yourself. In the end, you will grow, blossom and renew your spirit, just by embracing the change!
News and events:
As most of you know I launched Cast Iron Skillet this summer and we are moving forward. In February, CIS had the privilege of serving an elegant dinner for 12 lovely ladies in Magnolia, Texas. In March we will collaborate with the Braman Winery of Refugio, Texas at their Richmond, Texas location.
On a personal note, Mia attended the National Society for Minority in Hospitality convention in Washington, DC, where she was a delegate. http://www.nsmh.org/
Adrian was accepted to attend the Air Force Academy Summer Institute, June, 2012 in Colorado Springs, CO.
Ari has postponed grad school to June 2012, but is still looking forward to the balmy breezes of Savannah, GA!
I leave you with one of my favorite songs, "I am Changing" from the Dreamgirls Soundtrack, sung by none other than, Ms. Jennifer Hudson. And my hasn't she, CHANGED!
Remember, sometimes you don't need a fresh start, what you need is a new heart!
Psalm 51:10
New American Standard Bible (NASB)
Sheri
