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Explore Initial Steps That Can Positively Change Your Life
As the year begins, it is natural for a self-respecting man to reflect on his life in order to establish better prospects, whether in his professional or personal life. This process is part of maturing and can begin at any time, allowing him to continually seek positive alternatives. It is common for many men to believe that various uncontrollable factors must align for 2025 to be better than 2024. While it’s true that some situations are beyond our control, there are also actions—no matter how small—that we can and should take to ensure that the coming year is different from and better than the one that just ended.
If your goal is to align your plans with faith and action, remember that God always responds to our faith. This means you need to start taking action. One important step is to address your attachment to clothes and shoes that no longer fit you. Often, we find justifications for keeping unused items at home, particularly when faced with questions from loved ones. However, deep down, we know there are no valid reasons for holding onto them; it’s simply a fear of letting go. To make a change, begin by donating items you no longer use that can still benefit those in need. Discard anything that is no longer useful to anyone.
Another action that should be taken urgently is to reevaluate plans that have become obsolete without you having carried them out. It is a fact that the human mind ends up wasting time on unresolved issues or resolutions that have not been made instead of focusing on what really matters. If a plan was not adopted as you expected or because you lacked the right attitude to execute it, it is up to you to reevaluate or partially or completely reformulate what you were aiming for.
When evaluating what is beneficial for your life, it’s important to consider the people around you. Some individuals may not contribute positively to your journey and may even hinder your growth. Although these people may not intend to cause you harm, their attitudes and advice can be counterproductive. The challenge lies in recognizing this influence, as it is often difficult to see. For this reason, an in-depth analysis of the issue is necessary to understand the intricacies involved and conclude whether distancing yourself from them can be positive.
These are small suggestions of practical actions for you to start changing your life this year, starting now. But don’t forget that if you don’t have a Covenant with God yet, you must establish one. If you already have one, strengthen this bond and maintain it daily through prayer and faith. Don’t be afraid to change course to get out of stagnation. God inspires you if you talk to Him, but you need to be willing to change, which isn’t always easy, but it can be simple as soon as you decide to take the real step toward Him. By uniting your faith in God with practical actions, your life will change for the better. Believe it!
Are you interested in becoming a better man? The monthly Intellimen meeting is designed for men who want to improve themselves in all areas of their lives. It’s a gathering where men support each other, share helpful advice, and make a commitment to work hard every day to become better husbands, fathers, brothers, sons, friends, boyfriends, employees, business owners, students, servants of God, and members of society, overall, better persons.
To learn more about Intellimen and its upcoming meeting, please visit The Universal Church near you and speak with the Pastor, or call 1-888-332-4141 for additional information.
Contributors:
Eduardo Prestes (Translated and Adapted From Original)
