It becomes a struggle and an internal battle for some people to recognize and appreciate the change that God has made in their lives. It is possible for some people to be in the Church for so long and be involved in the Church for so long, that they forget from whence they've come. Some people can wear white so long they forget about that hot red dress. Some people can wear robes so long they forget about that snazzy outfit and zoot suit. Some people can wear Calvin Klein so long they forget the smell of a joint.
Some people can shout so much they forget about how they staggered out of the liquor store.
But the change that I am referring to is not just the outward change or even a change of habit. Because the work of salvation is not based upon outward appearances. Salvation takes place beneath the skin. Past the several layers of skin, membranes, past the blood vessels, past the bone structure, past the renal structure, past all of the accompanying pounds of flesh and matter - salvation is accomplished in the soul. I can sometimes not appreciate and applaud the changes that God is doing in my life.