Live the Change
As human beings, we naturally want others to see the world through our eyes. We crave understanding. We want to be heard, validated, and agreed with. But the truth is, no matter how deeply we feel something, we can never force someone else to adopt our perspective.
That’s why we must learn to let go of that need—and instead, seek something higher. God’s perspective is the only one that is always true, always right, and always pure. And the beauty is, when we align ourselves with His Word—when we truly live according to the truth of Scripture—we begin to see from His point of view. That’s the perspective that brings clarity, healing, and real transformation.
But even when we’re walking in God’s truth, that doesn’t mean we should close ourselves off to other people’s perspectives. In fact, one of the greatest signs of spiritual maturity is the ability to listen with humility, even when you believe you already have the answer. Sometimes God uses conversations—not to test your truth, but to soften your pride. Let your guard down. Let others express what they believe without always needing to correct them. You may feel the urge to respond, to challenge, or to rebut—but sometimes the wisest thing you can do is stay quiet and simply listen.
The truth doesn’t need to be defended every time it’s challenged. It holds its ground because it is truth. You don’t need to prove it in every moment. You just need to live it. When you allow someone to share their perspective without interruption, you plant a seed of peace—and that peace may become the very soil where God begins to grow understanding.
True transformation in others doesn’t come through force or persuasion—it comes through demonstration. If you want to impact someone deeply, be the living proof. Let your life carry the fragrance of Jesus. Let your peace, your patience, your self-control, your joy, speak louder than your words.
Trying to prove to others that you’re changed or that your way is right often leads to frustration and performance. But when God’s work in you becomes so natural and deep that you no longer feel the need to explain it, that’s when it becomes undeniable. You don’t have to control how others receive you or what they believe. Let God do the heart work. Your role is to stay surrendered, stay available, and stay loving.
There will be moments when you clearly see brokenness in others—distorted thinking, harmful habits, deep pain. But discernment doesn’t mean entitlement. Just because you see something doesn’t mean you need to say something. Most of the time, it’s wiser to remain silent, to love them anyway, and to keep your life rooted in the Spirit. If a door opens and someone is ready for truth, let God lead you in with grace and compassion.
Sometimes, asking gentle questions can be far more powerful than giving answers. Questions open space. They build trust. They invite reflection. And when the time is right, God can use that space to reveal His truth in ways far deeper than any argument ever could.
Above all, live in love. Be an example. Stay obedient to what God is calling you to do. And when in doubt, be a peacemaker—not a fighter for your own rightness.
Remember, God is not a rigid taskmaster. He is a multifaceted, endlessly creative Father. He doesn’t confine you to one mold of living—He leads you personally, with wisdom, timing, and grace. When we begin to elevate man-made traditions or personal convictions to the level of divine law, we start steering people into religion rather than relationship.
So live gently. Stay grounded in the truth. Let your life be the testimony. And let God be the one who convinces hearts—He’s far better at it than we are.