Keep Yourself Renewed

Keep Yourself Renewed

"Do not conform any longer to the patterns of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind."
Romans 12:2

I have written several devotionals about this scripture as this is one of my favorites. How we act as Christians determines if we are conforming to the ways of the world, or to God's ways. When we act like people in the world, we conform to their standards. However, when we accept Jesus as our savior, and begin to listen to how we are to act, according to our Bible, the Word of God transforms us. It renews our minds and causes us to think like God. The word for transform, is the same word as "transfigure". When Jesus spoke with Moses and Elijah, He was transfigured. There was a glow from within. When your mind is renewed with God's Word, your mind also begins to glow from within from God's Word. Then, because of the renewing of your mind, you will know what is good, you will know what is acceptable, and you will know the perfect will of God. It is important to have a continual process of renewing your mind. Renewal can be achieved on a daily basis by reading, meditating, and receiving God's Word. This way you are better equipped to make the right decision. If we don't keep ourselves renewed, our thoughts can become conformed to the ways of the world. That's why it is so important to read and meditate and receive God's Word each day. If you are struggling with issues or things that you know are not right, it might be time to renew yourself, by spending some time each morning with God and your Bible. Keep yourself renewed by a daily reading of God's Word.