How often have we let our thoughts rule our lives? How often do we let those voices inside our head tease us, pick at us, or scream at us? How often do we just give in to those thoughts?
I have had my moments in my life when I let the defeat and doubt rule my thoughts. It is not fun. Once I come out of it and on the other side of my inferior thoughts, I wish I hadn't gone down the rabbit hole. I realize that God doesn't want us to waste our life in these thoughts. Thoughts that aren't true to begin with in the first place! He wants the best for us, especially in our mind.
In Paul's letter to the Romans, he writes in chapter 12, verse 2, "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will." The words that stand out to me in this verse are transformed by the renewing of your mind.
To be transformed means to become something new, to be changed. Renew means to make like new, to restore to freshness, vigor, or perfection. So how does this apply to your mind? If we renew (restore or make new) our thinking or mind, we will be transformed. We will become someone new.
In Philippians 4:8, Paul tells us on what to think about: "Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things." When we think on these things, we have peace. (Phil. 4:9b)
When you find yourself starting to give in to your thoughts of defeat, despair, doubt, disbelief or darkness, reach out to God. Choose to tell him your thoughts. Share with him your doubts and feelings. He won't turn you away. Ask for his help in changing what you think about. Life is hard and can throw us curveballs. God knows that. But don't let the curveballs defeat you! God only wants the best for us, to know his will for our lives. Let him renew your mind, so that your life can be lived to the fullest.
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