Daily Devotional

Time To Renew

By Cindy Beall
This week's topic: New Life In Christ

In Romans 12:2 the Greek word for “renew” is anakainosis and it means “renovation” or a “complete change for the better.” I just love that. For us to renew our minds we must actually strive to make a complete change for the better. I can think of no better way to “renew our minds” than by diving into the Word of God. Not only diving into it, but allowing it to submerge our very being. When we fill our minds with the truth of God’s Word, we will be changed from the inside out.

Psalm 119:11 says, “I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.” Merely “doing” something good or right without the right heart won’t last. We will find ourselves overwhelmed because we are trying to stay on a spiritual treadmill of sorts. But when we hide, treasure and breathe the word of God, we are less likely to walk in sin.

The Bible is clear that there is power in God’s Word. In fact, we are told in Hebrews 4:12 that it is “living and active…sharper than any double-edged sword…penetrating even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow…judging the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.”

When you find yourself fretting over that thing you keep fretting over, encourage yourself by proclaiming Matthew 6:34 over your life. When you feel picked on and wonder if anyone is on your side, declare Romans 8:31 and walk in victory. There is a verse to apply to every situation in life. Today is the day to claim them!

Friend, there is power in the Word. And I am more than confident that it will be the determining force to renew your mind today and every day.

Scripture Of The Day: "Do not conform any longer 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." - Romans 12:2 (NIV)

Cindy Beall is a Christ follower who uses her gift of exhortation by writing and mentoring women. She uses her past experiences, including the near death of her marriage, to encourage people that God truly does redeem. For more information about Cindy, log onto http://www.cindybeall.com

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