By Carol Dickey
God’s goal for us is to be like Christ. His method is renewal. When we take steps to renew our mind, we are working hand-in-hand with God. He has promised to “complete what He has begun.”
“Putting on the new” means moving beyond a devotional approach to Scripture. It can mean opening your Bible on a daily basis for the first time. You will never renew your mind by merely reading a couple of pages of a devotional book and praying a short prayer.
Renewal is a lifestyle. Some new habits are required. Anytime we try something new, it can feel somewhat uncomfortable. God wants us to renew our mind with Truth, not just fill it with facts. Renewal will involve digging out specific Bible truths for ourselves. We are to live on the words that come from the mouth of God. Renewal is our way of working alongside the Holy Spirit as He endeavors to conform our character to that of the Lord Jesus.
Remaining in His Word helps us discover the Truth that removes the obstacles between us and our character development. Truth paves the way for spiritual progress. God is going to use a variety of things to shape our character; our responsibility is to trust Him and remain faithful.
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