Monday, March 07, 2011

Anyway, I just want to share with you from Rom 12: 2 for this week. It's about renewing of our minds. 

Rom 12: 2 – 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. 

What does it really mean to be conformed to this world? From the dictionary, "conformed" means to act in accordance with current customs or modes. Or to comply with acceptable standards or norms. Or follow the crowd, run with the pack. Putting everything together, conforming to this world is simply accepting the standards in the world and acting in accordance of what the world thinks is right, and doing all what everyone else is doing. The bible says that man cannot serve two masters. Conforming to the WORLD means we are not conforming to the WORD! 

Instead of conforming, we need to learn to be transformed! By the RENEW-ING of our mind!

Renewing of our mind allows us to follow God's standard and not the world's standard.

Renewing of our mind allows us to look through God's vision, at situations and issues from His perspective and not the world's perspective.

Renewing of our mind requires us to study the Word of God and hold fast to His promises! 

The word "renew-ing" is in a continuous tense and thus, renewing of our mind is not a one time event. It does not happen only when we receive our salvation. Renewing of our mind requires continuous effort to meditate on the promises of God! Let the Word of God frame your world every day. 

Friends, I just want to encourage you that my God never fails. And I believe that we serve the same God. Through good times and bad times, our God has a plan for us. Like what God says to Jeremiah in Jer 1: 5, He will say to you: "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you". Renew your mind daily with the Word of God and hold fast and trust in His promises!
 
Have a blessed week ahead!
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L1v1nG 4 JeSuS at Monday, March 07, 2011