This morning I saw something new in a verse that I've read over and over through the years:
"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." (Romans 12:2 NKJV)
In the past, I've always focused on the first part of this verse - the importance of not being conformed to the world around me, but allowing God to transform my mind. Today I realized more fully the importance of this! How many times have I sought God's will on something, crying out to him for guidance? This verse points me to what will ensure that I can prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God! I need that transformation - that renewing of my mind.
It is so easy to be "conformed to this world". One place I've seen it especially this week has been when it comes to my challenge with eating in a healthy way. When those around me are eating things that I think taste good, but I KNOW are not in my best interest, it can be very challenging for me to make the choice to leave those foods alone! I've never before thought of being "conformed to this world" in this way, but as I heard myself making excuses about the temptations around me, it seems pretty clear. It doesn't matter what those around me are doing - I am not to be conformed to those examples, but am to be transformed by letting God renew my mind. Thank you, Father, for this reminder! Thank you for letting me fall into this trap so I could see it for myself. And thank you, even more, for releasing me from the trap once I fell into it!!!! You are an awesome God! May I be willing to follow your guidance - in my eating, and in my entire life! Thank you, Father!
It is so easy to be "conformed to this world". One place I've seen it especially this week has been when it comes to my challenge with eating in a healthy way. When those around me are eating things that I think taste good, but I KNOW are not in my best interest, it can be very challenging for me to make the choice to leave those foods alone! I've never before thought of being "conformed to this world" in this way, but as I heard myself making excuses about the temptations around me, it seems pretty clear. It doesn't matter what those around me are doing - I am not to be conformed to those examples, but am to be transformed by letting God renew my mind. Thank you, Father, for this reminder! Thank you for letting me fall into this trap so I could see it for myself. And thank you, even more, for releasing me from the trap once I fell into it!!!! You are an awesome God! May I be willing to follow your guidance - in my eating, and in my entire life! Thank you, Father!
As I think about this, I see clearly that the more I eat of foods that do not serve me, the more "foggy" my thinking becomes and the less able I am to hear that still small voice of guidance within me. Clearly, allowing God to transform my mind - with regard to eating and everything else in my life - is needed if I am to clearly understand God's will.
The ISV puts it very plainly: "Do not be conformed to this world, but continuously be transformed by the renewing of your minds so that you may be able to determine what God’s will is—what is proper, pleasing, and perfect." (Romans 12:2) This adds that additional thought - CONTINUOUSLY being transformed by the renewing of my mind. There is no time when I have "arrived" and can rest on my laurels. "Therefore, whoever thinks he is standing securely should watch out so he doesn’t fall." (1 Corinthians 10:12-13 ISV) In order to live a victorious life, I must CONTINUOUSLY seek God's transforming guidance in my life. Father, you know how challenging this seems to me. Too often it seems I seek your will, get it, take the next step, and then forget to check in with you again for a time. May I drink continually from this fountain of living water that is you in me! May my eyes be kept focused on you, this day and every day of my life! Thank you, Father!
The ISV puts it very plainly: "Do not be conformed to this world, but continuously be transformed by the renewing of your minds so that you may be able to determine what God’s will is—what is proper, pleasing, and perfect." (Romans 12:2) This adds that additional thought - CONTINUOUSLY being transformed by the renewing of my mind. There is no time when I have "arrived" and can rest on my laurels. "Therefore, whoever thinks he is standing securely should watch out so he doesn’t fall." (1 Corinthians 10:12-13 ISV) In order to live a victorious life, I must CONTINUOUSLY seek God's transforming guidance in my life. Father, you know how challenging this seems to me. Too often it seems I seek your will, get it, take the next step, and then forget to check in with you again for a time. May I drink continually from this fountain of living water that is you in me! May my eyes be kept focused on you, this day and every day of my life! Thank you, Father!
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