Interesting question - is pain involved? And interesting that I came across this very quote from James today! Great post, thank you.

Change does indeed make us vulnerable on many levels. It is threatening when circumstances squeeze in on us - even if it is 'only' in our thinking or emotions - and difficult when we realize we also need to change. Easier said than done! I love your honesty and reliance on those verses from Psalm 51: we can be confident that the Lord will bring about good in all these things.