By Paul Chappell
"And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed
by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and
acceptable, and perfect, will of God."
Romans 12:2
Our minds are constantly filled with thoughts, and these
thoughts create many types of emotional and physical responses. A doctor once
shared the following with me:
The sickest people I have encountered—those who were ill not
only in their bodies but also in their emotions—were those who were harboring
long-term resentment, bitterness, anger and even hatred against another person,
against God, or against themselves… I have found that stress levels change
dramatically when a patient changes his perceptions.
Studies show that changing your thinking is the best cure
for stress. And the best way to change your thinking is by meditating on God’s
Word. The Bible will change our focus from inward to upward and will help us to
avoid the kind of thinking that makes us feel stressed and overwhelmed.
When we feel burdened with the cares of life, Christ invites
us to entrust our worries to Him: "Casting all your care upon him; for he
careth for you" (I Peter 5:7).
Allow God to begin transforming and renewing your mind today
by spending time in His Word. Read it daily, and then meditate on its truths
throughout the day. Allow God to transform and renew your mind, changing your
thoughts from negative to positive, encouraging you with His promises, and
relieving your anxieties.
Experience God’s peace of mind today by focusing on the Word
of God. "Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on thee:
because he trusteth in thee" (Isaiah 26:3).
Today's Rooted Principle:
Renew your mind and transform your thoughts by meditating on
God’s Word.
No comments:
Post a Comment