THINKING RIGHT

”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.“ Romans 12:2 NLTRomans 12:22 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.

When we read this scripture, we realize that how you think defines who you are because when God desires to transform you into a new person He changes how you think.

Every man that is well taught and serious about their salvation will testify that their thoughts are transformed daily. If it is regarding their perspective on health, they understand that under this covenant it was by his stripes that we were healed, therefore walk daily into their divine health (Isaiah 53:5).Isaiah 53:55 But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Concerning their finances, they know that every good and perfect gift comes from God and that He made himself poor that we may be rich (2 Corinthians 8:9).2 Corinthians 8:99 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that you through His poverty might become rich.

Such a person knows that when it comes to their household wether present or future that they cannot walk together with a potential spouse lest they agree about God and godly principles (Amos 3:3)Amos 3:33 Can two walk together, unless they are agreed? and for the former, they know to love one another as Christ has instructed each.

Every believer with a continually transformed thought pattern radically agrees with God beyond any circumstances. When the waves of hardship hit, it is easier for such an individual to ask themselves “but what did God say?” and consequently they hold fast to their confession and renewed thoughts unswervingly.

And finally as Paul exhorts us all, let this set the standard for your thoughts:

And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. Hallelujah!

Prayer: Father I thank you for this truth. I have exercised my self to tame my thought life to agree with things ethical and divine. I have surely tasted and seen how such counsel has transformed my life. I am submitted to your correction that your peace may abound in my life all my days, in Jesus’ mighty name.

CI.