God wants only the best for us.
Psalm 84:11b
Jeremiah 29:11
Matthew 7:9-11
Luke 12:32

God can and will help us change for the better, if we let Him.
2 Timothy 1:12b
Philippians 1:6
Philippians 2:13

But the natural man resists change.
Psalm 49:11
Mark 7:9
Luke 5:39

Yieldedness to the Lord's will is the key to beneficial change.
1 Samuel 3:18b
Psalm 40:8
Isaiah 64:8
Jeremiah 42:6a
Matthew 6:10b
Romans 8:28

During the changing process, we must do two things: not worry about the past and keep our eyes on the goal ahead.
Philippians 3:13-14
2 Corinthians 4:18
Colossians 3:2
Hebrews 12:2a