Renewing Your Mind
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is— his good, pleasing and perfect will.”
- Romans 12:2
- Romans 12:2
Over the last couple days, we have began to talk about what it looks like to live as a Christian and how we are to follow Jesus. Romans 12:1 commands us to give our bodies as a living sacrifice. For many, that is a foreign concept and definitely contradicts the popular practices of society today.
Even believers fall into the trap of giving into their own bodily urges. But why? Because we too often are quick to conform to the patterns of this world. We want to be cool. We want to be “in” and we want to do things everyone else is doing. This is exactly what Romans 12:2 is addressing when it says, “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is— his good, pleasing and perfect will.”
See, God has an amazing plan or your life. He wants to do things in and through you that you cannot even begin to fathom. What God will do in you and through you are things you could never do on your own. But the only way to find out what God is up to and what He wants to do in your life is to renew your mind.
Scripture says, “Do not conform to the patterns of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” There is an old saying that says what you put in your mind is what will come out. “Garbage in, garbage out.” When all we are putting in our minds is the things of this world, that is what will come out. And then we will not be able to decipher God’s good and perfect will.
But when we renew our minds and are studying His Word, transforming what we know and believe from a worldly perspective to a Godly perspective, then we can learn the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God. It all starts with renewing your mind!
Even believers fall into the trap of giving into their own bodily urges. But why? Because we too often are quick to conform to the patterns of this world. We want to be cool. We want to be “in” and we want to do things everyone else is doing. This is exactly what Romans 12:2 is addressing when it says, “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is— his good, pleasing and perfect will.”
See, God has an amazing plan or your life. He wants to do things in and through you that you cannot even begin to fathom. What God will do in you and through you are things you could never do on your own. But the only way to find out what God is up to and what He wants to do in your life is to renew your mind.
Scripture says, “Do not conform to the patterns of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” There is an old saying that says what you put in your mind is what will come out. “Garbage in, garbage out.” When all we are putting in our minds is the things of this world, that is what will come out. And then we will not be able to decipher God’s good and perfect will.
But when we renew our minds and are studying His Word, transforming what we know and believe from a worldly perspective to a Godly perspective, then we can learn the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God. It all starts with renewing your mind!
Free Email Devotional - Sign Up Now
Recent
Archive
2024
January
One Step at a TimeTrusting in the UnseenThe Consequences of SinThe Path of True RepentanceWhen Are You Going to Change?Short-Term Satisfaction vs. Long-Term RewardsWhat Has God Called You to Do?The Danger of Ignoring God's CallingThe Abundance Beyond ObedienceResting in His RhythmLetting God Work While We RestFaith Under ConstructionThe Purpose in WaitingAgainst the GrainNot of This WorldGuidance in ConflictEmbracing Grace in RejectionEternal InvestmentsImpatient Choices, Lasting ConsequencesGod's Timing in RelationshipsDivine Delays in CareersIn Pursuit of God's TimingIn His ImageAnchored in God's VerdictImmersed in His LoveA Heart Full of ThanksPerspective ShiftStrength in UnityWho Needs Your Prayers?Expressing SelflessnessGoing All In on God's Calling
February
Exceedingly, Abundantly BeyondUnraveling the Strength Within WeaknessBeyond Human StrengthUnfailing FaithfulnessIgnoring The SignalsChoosing His Will with Free WillBlessings in Obedience to God's WillWhen God's Plans Are Different Than YoursTrusting the Unseen PathDivine ConnectionsPurposeful Impact in Others' LivesAnswering the Call to Show UpFinding All You Need in GodValor in the Face of FearObedience Over ComfortAnswering God's CallTrusting God One Step at a TimeTrusting the Omniscient GuideThe Path of Blessings through ObedienceThe Consequence of DisobedienceEmbracing the Hope of ChangeEmbracing the Call to SelflessnessTuning In to God's WhispersRising Above FearGod's Unshakeable Faith in YouAwakening to God's Plan for Your LifeThe Journey of FaithSurrendering Struggles
March
The Unseen GuardianBalancing CommunityStarting at HomeFrom Brokenness to MasterpieceEmbracing Your DesignDiscovering Strength in HelplessnessTransformative Power of PrayerThe Art of PrayerThe Gift of RepentanceBoundless ForgivenessA Two-Way StreetEmbracing Purpose in PainGod's Call to Impact LivesOrdinary to ExtraordinaryQualifying the CalledFinding Peace in ObedienceTrusting God's Plan Beyond Our DreamsPraising God in the PainFrom Platform to PastureEmbracing God's Training GroundFollowing the Model of JesusThe Beauty of Serving OthersFrom Knowledge to ObedienceGratitude for God's FaithfulnessRemoving the TapeGod Sees YouDisplaying Your FaithChoosing Obedience Over TemptationObedience Despite DifferencesThe Destructive Grip of LustChoosing God's Best Over Temporary PleasuresChoosing Wisely in Relationships
1 Comment
Reminds me of the message “be insulated, not isolated” May our Holiness of being made in His image (being transformed) lead others to the Truth!