change your mind

Romans 12:2 (New Living Translation)

2 Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.



This world is tough. It can break you down if you let it. Think about it. How many times have you been rejected? Mistreated? Overlooked? Done Wrong? Ignored? And how many times has someone told you that the answer to your problems or that the way to make yourself feel better is alcohol, drugs, girls/guys, partying, etc? You see, if the devil can get you to think his way then he can affect on how you choose to live your entire life. He will try to get you to see life through his eyes. It is hard to stay positive when you hear around you are negative thoughts. He will highlight everything that is wrong so that you will forget what’s right and how much God loves you!



Today I found myself at work...Monday morning. I was sleepy…and cranky! (that’s how my day started off). I spent the entire first half of my day meditating on every single thing that is wrong with my job and the people I work with! I was in such a bad mood! About halfway through the day I stopped and asked myself “why in the world am I so cranky?” I didn’t really have an answer! I had to stop my thoughts and replace them with positive thoughts and with God’s word! He said I am blessed where ever I am! He said He will make the work of my hands prosper! He said he is always with me! I ended my day in a much better mood than I had begun in.



You see, if we don’t watch our thoughts they will take us down the wrong path. This is why it’s so important to “renew your mind”. That means changing the way we think. The most powerful tool that I have found that can change the way I think is God’s word. His Word brings me guidance, it brings me peace, it reminds me of how wonderful God is. And when I’m thinking of God and His love towards me and others around me it makes it really hard to stay cranky!



The way that we think and what we think about will change the way we act, which in turn will change our lives. Read your word. Put on some worship and let God make your thoughts fresh and new once more!



God Bless,

Arlene