Changing Our Minds

Day 3: Changing Our Minds

"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." — Romans 12:2

2 Cor. 10:5, Philippians 4:8, Psalm 19:7

Our thoughts determine our lives. If we are thinking negative thoughts, we will live negatively. If we are worried, we will act worried, and everything about us will seem to revolve around what we are worried about. By allowing our minds to renew, we can live how God wants us to.

There are two ways that we can live. We can be conformed or transformed. To conform is to be like everyone else around us. To be transformed is to become something different from what you were before. Metamorphosis is another word for transformation. Something must change for it to become different.

God wants to transform us by changing our thoughts. When we learn to capture our thoughts and renew our minds, we become who God created us to be. By allowing God to change our minds, we are changing ourselves from the inside out. "We will pull down strongholds" 2 Cor. 10:5.

Whenever a negative thought crosses our minds, we need to shut it down. We do this by letting God's Word renew our minds. We remind ourselves that we are valuable to God and that we were fearfully and wonderfully made. We remind ourselves that God will never leave us or forsake us. By renewing our minds, we will be changed.

"The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul" Psalm 19:7.

Take-Away

You will never be able to stop every negative thought from entering your mind. But you can allow God to change the way you think about that negative thought.

Find a scripture that will help you when that negative thought crosses your mind. Maybe you struggle with worry, fear, or anger. Whichever one it is, find a scripture that you can think of when that thought enters your mind. Memorize that scripture and allow God to renew your mind when you feel those negative emotions.

Let Philippians 4:8 guide your thoughts and what you watch or look at today.

Question

Are you being conformed or transformed?

Prayer

Lord, transform me by renewing my mind. Change me into who you have created me to be. Help me capture my thoughts and think on things that you want me to think about. Amen.