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People noticed a difference in me for the positive, just like those people who get "Born Again" tell about, yet I just did the work myself and gave myself the credit for a job well done.
I think you hit the nail on the head!
Those who wish to make significant changes in their life understand the need for change and are open to change.
Even "Born Again" Christians don't make all the changes in their life until they are ready. They may thank God for the changes, but they still don't make changes until they were ready.
IMO God didn't change them, they changed themselves because they were ready to change. Just like you can't help an alcoholic until they are ready.
My husband and I prayed for years for help with our weight problem. Unfortunately nothing came of it. We were ready to change, but the diets from the doctors didn't help. We finally gave up on prayers.
A few years ago I got fed up with the situation and did some investigation and study of my own. I finally came up with a plan that worked for me and my husband modified it to suit his needs. Our weight is now back in a safe zone and we are healthy.
Oddly enough some of my Christian friends don't approve of our diet. We basically eat real food. They assume we have gone kosher, which we aren't. Kosher doesn't preclude "fake" food.
IMPO when people understand what they need to change about themselves or their situation and are ready to make the change, they will change.
A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger.
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