negative Life Changing action

I would like to discuss something that some people are struggling with. With everything that is happening in the world today. One question I have been asked is, how does life go from something good to something that does not reflect the light of God in our lives?

                It's remarkable how a single moment, a seemingly trivial shift, can set off a chain reaction that alters everything. Consider the instance when a person loses their temper with their coach, leading to expulsion from the team, abandonment of their sport, and a descent into a life of crime. It may sound extreme, but it underscores the potential impact of seemingly insignificant actions. 

                So, how does the average life change in a negative manner? What makes a person go from a bright and hopeful future to a dark and depressing place they never thought possible? The specifics are different for each person, but underneath it all is a life lived for ourselves. It's selfishness…self-centeredness…doing what we want when we want without regard for whether it's the right thing to do or what God might think of it. Of course, we cannot forget that personal trauma brought on by the actions of others, our own decisions and actions, and life circumstances play a role in our decision-making abilities. I'm not saying that someone who tries to follow God never experiences problems. Still, the life-altering messed up stuff we're talking about here always comes from someone's selfish decisions (even if someone else made a decision that affected your life in tremendous ways…it was still ultimately your decision). 

                "Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers. But they delight in the law of the Lord, meditating on it day and night. They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season. Their leaves never wither, and they prosper in all they do. But not the wicked! They are like worthless chaff scattered by the wind. They will be condemned at the time of judgment. Sinners will have no place among the godly. For the Lord watches over the path of the godly, but the path of the wicked leads to destruction."  Psalms 1:1-6 NLT

                If you think you are standing firm, be careful not to fall. The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure." 1 Corinthians 10:12-13 NLT
 
                Are there areas in your life where you've withheld control from God? Are there aspects where you're aware of living contrary to God's will but haven't been ready to return to Him? If the answer is 'yes,' then it's time to surrender to God. Commit to turning back and following His path. Because even the smallest change can lead to a significant transformation in your life.