Renewing of the Mind!

 In Romans chapter 12:2 it tells us to renew our minds so that we may be able to discern what is good.  

“Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may discern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.”

‭‭Romans‬ ‭12‬:‭2‬ ‭HCSB‬‬

I was thinking about this verse today.  Praying it into my life, and my family’s lives.  When I was quietly pondering over this verse what came to mind was the power there is in that single verse.  Yes, power.  Throughout the Scriptures Jesus tells us over and over that our words have power.  Think about it, if our words have power through the help of Jesus, can you imagine how strong the power of Jesus’ words are.  He speaks and it is done.  He thinks it, and it’s done.  He heals, He provides, He supplies, all through His powerful words.  

Well Jesus tells us about that power and how it can change our lives in an instant.  He tells us in the above verse in Romans to renew our minds.  I believe that doesn’t mean just do it once.  But daily, and throughout the day, read a verse, pray that verse into your mind, be pro-active with the verse.  Read it, pray it, act it out.  Make that verse come alive in you.  Whatever verse it is, Jesus has a message in that verse for you, and for others.  

Wow this is so exciting.  Jesus has a specific word for me today and everyday.  He has a specific action for me to do through that word.  The encouraging part of this is I do not have to be a Word Scholar, or a Biblical Scholar, or any other scholar.  I just have to be me, in who God made me.  I don’t have to put on a show, or try to be better than the others.  But I do have to have that relationship with Jesus, filled with His Holy Spirit, be filled with the discernment He promised to give  me, by renewing my mind through His Word, and trusting in Him.  

That may seem like a lot.  But it isn’t.  Think about all Jesus has done and continues to do for us.  I think we can spare a little time with Him everyday.  

We are entering the best time of the year to step out in faith and allow Jesus to use you.  First is thanksgiving.  Wow what a time to share about Him and how blessed we are because of Jesus, and how thankful we are.  And then the whole Christmas season.  Oh my, our script has already been written.  We just have to be bold enough to let the world know who we are celebrating.  The one day a year when the birth of Jesus is celebrated by millions of people.  That makes it quite easy for us.  

I encourage you faithful readers, beginning with thanksgiving, walk everyday of this whole holiday season with just one word on your mind.  Or a verse on your mind.  Allow Jesus to light up your face, and let others be drawn to the Light because of your obedience and openness to step out in faith, and be a servant of our Christ Jesus.