“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God renew”…Romans 12:2
There is a reason why God wants us to renew our mind every day. We live in a world that can easily influence the way we live, treat others, and shape our way of thinking. Worldly thinking (carnal minded) is not always the right way of thinking and the majority of the time it is highly influenced by the enemy. In addition, it is this type of thinking that keeps us in bondage to the enemy. The enemy knows that if he can get our mind to think the way he thinks and take on a worldly view, that it will draw us away from God’s Word and His desire for us to have a Christ-like mind.
It is through our mind and thought process that allows us to understand and grasp the truthfulness that is in God’s Word. It is this truthfulness in God’s Word that shapes and influences our lives. God’s Word influences how we treat others, make decisions, and how we choose to live our lives. If our mind is filled with the wrong ideas, sinful thoughts or worldly views, it becomes difficult for us to comprehend God’s Word; thus making it even more difficult for God’s Word to have an effect in our lives.
The renewing of our mind is not just a one-time event, it is an on-going task that must be done every day of our lives. We have to renew our mind so that it will line up with the Word of God.
Here are three ways to renew your mind:
- Pray: Every morning I pray this prayer…”Lord, please renew the right mind and renew the right spirit within me. Then I also pray Romans 12:2.
- Read God’s Word: Reading God’s Word on a daily basis is like taking a vitamin. We can compare it being a supplement for our mind. It gives us everything that we need to live a strong and healthy spiritual life.
- Fasting: Fasting can help to cleanse our mind so that we can hear more clearly from God.
Mind renewal is the key to successful living as a Christian. It is God’s desire for us to become more Christ-like, so when we yield to having a mind of Christ, we are able to do the will of God for our lives.
Sharing in God’s Love,
Tamela