Today's scripture: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 perfect and acceptable and perfect will of God.
Romans 12:2
Your mind is like the control center or motherboard of your body. It helps direct your thoughts, your actions, and your emotions. Before God's Spirit made his home inside you, you ran that control center the way you thought was best. Chances are, the culture and practices of those around you helped shape your thoughts and consequently your actions. But once you invited God's Spirit into your life, there was a change influence, leadership, and direction.
Choosing to renew your mind is the key to making that change complete. God guides and directs your mind, but he does not control it. God provides you with the power to transform you mind, to change the way you think so that your mind is more in line with his heart - to allow your mind to become all he originally designed it to be.
The Greek word for conform actually translates as "masquerade."
Without God in your life, you live a charade and are not your authentic self.
God's transformation of who you once pretended to be into who he created you to be is an ongoing process. Part of this process is testing what you believe by putting your faith into practice. Experiments help prove scientific truths. Living what you believe helps prove spiritual truths. As you practice what you have learned about changing the way you think, you will better understand who you are and what God's desire is for your life.
Selah people' and friends you can help renew your mind by providing an environment that's favorable to the process. Carefully choose what you watch, take part in, and listen to, making sure that your choices line up with what pleases God. This is much like the lifestyle change that we must make to have a fit and healthy body...not a diet but choosing the good stuff over the bad. You are what you eat so make some good spiritual bread choice today!
"Peace and Joy be with you as you upgrade the software that runs your life."
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Your pastor,
Rev Muston (PreacherPatrick)
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