Change - Encouragement Café - March 18, 2019

Change
By Carolyn Dale Newell

And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. Romans 12:2 NKJV

At salvation, we became new creations (2 Corinthians 5:17).  Therefore, there is a change in our behavior, and a transformation, a metamorphosis, in our thoughts and attitudes.  It occurs daily, constantly, as our minds are renewed by reading the Bible.  That is why daily Bible study, meditation and memorization are vital to a Christian’s life.

Do not conform to this world – this age that we live in with its values.  Our world calls “evil good, and good evil” (Isaiah 5:20).  “World” in this verse does not refer to God’s created wonders, but it is the world system which “lies under the sway of the wicked one” – Satan (1 John 5:19b NKJV).

As our minds are renewed, our wills are also changed.  

We are no longer asking God for our selfish desires, but we want His will for our lives.  It changes the way we pray and the way we react.  For example, when I quickly began to lose my remaining vision, my prayer was for God’s will, not my selfish will, to be done.  

Did I want to lose more vision?  NO, but I know that God’s will is better for me.  Losing my vision has been the best thing that has happened to me because through it, God has used me for His glory.

You may feel as if you could never pray like that.  I felt the same way at one time.  A renewed mind and will occurs with much time in good, sound Bible teaching.  You ask God for it and He will bless you.  

It is a process. Think back to the time prior to your salvation. Look at the changes in your life.  A year from now, you will see even more changes.

This world is not our home.  We have been transformed on the inside and that should show up on the outside.  A renewed mind will desire the will of God, the perfect will of God.  Make that your prayer today.

It’s never too late to begin renewing your mind.  Make sure you are in a good Bible teaching church.  There are some good preachers that teach sound Bible doctrine on the radio and internet.  Set aside time for Bible study and prayer.  Let your mind be saturated with The Gospel and not the things of this world.  Remember, it is a continual, daily process.

Dear Lord, I want to have a renewed mind.  I want the mind of Christ. Lord, lead me in my study time and throughout the day.  Show me the things that are worldly and cut them out of my life.  Help me to live unselfishly for You and not for me.  Thank You.  In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

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