The Godly Gazette (Renew Your Mind)

Renew Your Mind

The process of mind renewal is about changing the way you think. It’s about altering your way of thinking to align with God’s way of thinking. Renewing your mind is an essential - and necessary part of your spiritual growth process.

Everything you do is directly related to your thoughts. If you want to change anything in your life, you must first change the way you think. You will never get different results in your life if you continue to think and act in the same old ways.

Romans 12:2 - Do not conform any longer 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. NIV

Daily Steps to Mind Renewal

You can start to renew your mind by reading and meditating on God’s Word every day. As you continue in this spiritual discipline, you will begin to replace your old way of thinking with God’s way of thinking.

Read aloud, and meditate on God’s Word every day. As you read, watch for descriptions of God’s love for you. Write these verses down, personalizing them to yourself. Read the verses aloud, over and over again.

Talk to God personally, out loud, confirming that He loves you because……Example: God, I know you love me because you sent Jesus to die on the cross for my sins. I know you love me God, because you promised to take care of all my needs.

As you continue to do these things on a daily basis, using your mouth to speak it, so your ears hear it; your transformation will begin; your faith will start to grow; and God’s Word will get implanted into your heart, giving you a deep rooted foundation.

Romans 10:17 - Faith comes form hearing the message, and the message is heard through the Word of Christ. NIV

Proverbs 18:21 - The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat it’s fruit. NIV

Your Mind Will Follow Your Words - Open Your Mouth and Speak God’s Word

There is great power in God’s Word, and much power in the spoken word. The power of the tongue mixed with the power of God’s Word, (speaking and hearing God’s Word), is a combination that will spawn considerable growth to your faith and spirit.

As this transformation starts to take place you will begin to develop a commitment to God, over and above your emotions and feelings. You will find a rising of confidence and faith that will help you make right choices based on His Truth.

Remember

As Christians, we are called to "not conformt any longer to the pattern of this world," with it's behaviors and customs that are usually selfish and often corrupting. We are also called to "put off the sinful and lustful desires of our flesh," which will lead us into a miserable perishing. We must also be consistently aware of the temptations and evil thoughts that the devil puts in our head.

The renewing of our minds is the start to victory in these areas, and this simple outline will give you a start in the right direction.

However, be aware that it is the Holy Spirit that renews, re-educates, and re-directs our minds - bringing us the knowledge, wisdom, and revelation of God's Word that will ultimately give us the victory, peace, and contentment we so desire.

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