Paul says in Romans 12 that we don't need to conform to the ways of the world. What is he saying? He is saying, it is time for a breakaway. Don't let life suck you into the meaningless life so many people live. Be apart of something bigger than you. Then he says something that has to catch your eye. He says, let God transform you by the renewing of your mind. At first that word renewing can be skipped until you really understand it.
The Greek word there is actually renovate. Now read it.... renovate your mind. When you renovate something it gets messy...and you start wondering why am I doing this. It always takes longer than you think it will and you have to start by tearing out the old stuff. Now, none of that sounds fun but the end result can be spectacular.
Have you ever seen someone go through this process? It is almost like they are a different person...and in truth, they are...they have had a breakaway. I believe you can have a breakaway every day. God is so passionate about transforming you and your life by renovating your mind.
The problem is that it begins in His word. That is why Jesus told us if we will marinate ourselves in His word, we will know the truth and then it will set us free...renovation!
I believe that God is just waiting for someone to take Him up on the truths in his Word. It is almost like he is saying, just try me and see what happens. Maybe today you need your mind to be renovated to think the way God thinks and to see things the way God sees them. Wow...that is definitely not the pattern of this world! Careful...if you begin to pursue God you might find a purpose worth dying and living for...it might just be a breakaway.
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