One of my favorite scriptures is Romans 12: 1&2 -
"Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God - this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform 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".
Conformity is defined as behavior in accordance with socially accepted conventions or standards.
Transformation is defined as to make a thorough or dramatic change in the form, appearance or character of.
This evening I decided to go for a walk/run to clear my mind and it was so refreshing. I didn't know how much I missed being able to go outside and clear my mind from overwhelming thoughts, worries, everyday life...but it was a good feeling.
During my time of "clearing my mind" I was listening for God's voice and just meditating on things He's already promised and showed me. As I was reflecting on His words, all I could think about was "I do not have to conform to please anyone...I have to proceed with my transformation". Just because "everyone else is doing it" and it's acceptable by society doesn't mean I have too. Of course it's a "blah" feeling when no one is in your corner or no one is understanding why you're deciding to take a stand for something else. But it's okay...I'm okay with that. I've learned a long time ago, whenever I feel like I'm alone, I'm not. God has always been in my corner and that's all that matters. I don't have to fit it and to be honest, I rather not. If I'm fitting in then I'm doing what everyone else is doing and that's no fun!
I'm trying to be transforming; I'm transforming the way I think, what I say, how I feel, what I accept, what I do and what I won't do. It's a daily process but somebody has to do it, right?! Why not make a dramatic change? I only have one life to live and the way I see it, if I'm pleasing my heavenly Father over everyone else then I'm winning. It's a mental thing, my mind has to be renewed and daily I'm praying for a renewed mind so that I can be who He called me to be.
Let's make it a daily goal to not conform to what is "popular" but rather transform our minds. That ultimate transformation will be such an amazing feeling. To know that you are doing God's will is enough reason for me to transform who Monae` is and will be.
"Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God - this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform 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".
Conformity is defined as behavior in accordance with socially accepted conventions or standards.
Transformation is defined as to make a thorough or dramatic change in the form, appearance or character of.
This evening I decided to go for a walk/run to clear my mind and it was so refreshing. I didn't know how much I missed being able to go outside and clear my mind from overwhelming thoughts, worries, everyday life...but it was a good feeling.
During my time of "clearing my mind" I was listening for God's voice and just meditating on things He's already promised and showed me. As I was reflecting on His words, all I could think about was "I do not have to conform to please anyone...I have to proceed with my transformation". Just because "everyone else is doing it" and it's acceptable by society doesn't mean I have too. Of course it's a "blah" feeling when no one is in your corner or no one is understanding why you're deciding to take a stand for something else. But it's okay...I'm okay with that. I've learned a long time ago, whenever I feel like I'm alone, I'm not. God has always been in my corner and that's all that matters. I don't have to fit it and to be honest, I rather not. If I'm fitting in then I'm doing what everyone else is doing and that's no fun!
I'm trying to be transforming; I'm transforming the way I think, what I say, how I feel, what I accept, what I do and what I won't do. It's a daily process but somebody has to do it, right?! Why not make a dramatic change? I only have one life to live and the way I see it, if I'm pleasing my heavenly Father over everyone else then I'm winning. It's a mental thing, my mind has to be renewed and daily I'm praying for a renewed mind so that I can be who He called me to be.
Let's make it a daily goal to not conform to what is "popular" but rather transform our minds. That ultimate transformation will be such an amazing feeling. To know that you are doing God's will is enough reason for me to transform who Monae` is and will be.
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