We are aware of the fact that in order to change things in our lives, we have to change our way of thinking about things and we have to choose to do things differently. Things don’t change simply because we want them to, we have to do something. Romans 12:2 is a passage we are very familiar with. The Passion Translation puts it this way: “Stop imitating the ideals and opinions of the culture around you, but be inwardly transformed by the Holy Spirit through the total reformation of how you think.”
Often our first reaction to this type of instruction is to say, “I really want to obey, but how do I do that?” This is one of those cases where there is a clear, simple (though not easy) answer to how we accomplish the transformation of the way we think (the renewing of our minds). Hebrews 12:2 says “Let us fix our eyes on Jesus…” Stare at Jesus all the time! Paul gives us instructions in his letter to the Philippians: “So keep your thoughts continually fixed on all that is authentic and real, honorable and admirable, beautiful and respectful, pure and holy, merciful and kind. And fasten your thoughts on every glorious work of God, praising him always.” (TPT)
Focus on Jesus and put every thought, word, or action through the filter of Philippians 12:2. We will be transformed and we won’t look like the world but like our beautiful Lord and Savior!
Brenda is the Women’s Group leader and Worship Director.