What’s your reason for becoming a born again Christian? Is it because that’s what your parents told you, you should do? Is it because you were following the crowd? Or is it because you believe in God and believe that Christ was sacrificed for you? Whatever your reason may be we can agree that you have to make a conscious decision to become a Christian. And once you do you have to have a made up mind. You have to be honest with yourself that this is truly what you want and you have to change your way of thinking.
How you think is half the battle…
The way you think is how you live because what you feed your mine is what you’ll portray and what comes out of your mouth. The human brain is amazing…once we make a decision that’s pretty much what we’re going to do.
Everything begins with a thought and grows from there. Becoming a Christian is the same way. It’s a thought and then an action. If you truly believe and want to grow in Christ you have to think differently and you have to change your life.
You have to discontinue your old way of thinking and behaving and then pursue God’s way. You must transform your thoughts and you have to renew your mind.
What does it mean to renew the mind…
You renew your mind through reading the word. Reading the bible helps you to see what’s expected of you as a Christian. It helps you to know right from wrong and it helps you to get to know the Lord.
Romans 12:2
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.
The bible is our source, it’s been around for centuries. It was given to us as a guide from our Father in heaven. It has transcended time, culture and circumstances and it never changes. 
But you have to study it…
To read the word regularly isn’t easy, you’ll have to change your way of thinking and you’ll have to discipline yourself.
Most people today routinely look at their cell phones. According to an article in the New York Post, Americans check their cell phone on average once every 12 minutes – burying their heads in their phones 80 times a day, according to new research.
It’s a habit and it starts in the mind. In that same way you can make a habit of reading the word daily. It means discipline and it means faithfulness, and you can do it.
The Lord speaks to us through his word. As you study his word he’ll bless you with the wisdom you need to understand it and to come into agreement with him about his will for your life.
It means developing a prayer life…
You must make time to talk to the Lord. It’s essential and again, it takes discipline. Pray for guidance and humility. Not shallow prayers where you ask for things and think he’s supposed to grant them to you…it’s not a wish list. In order to develop a personal relationship with him you have to talk with him everyday, several times a day. Once you do, it will become as natural as breathing.
Pray for others and pray for a clean heart. And make sure you thank him for what he’s already done. Remember that God already knows what’s on your heart so be honest with him and he’ll lead you and guide you in all things. You’ll develop the peace that comes with knowing him and you’ll grow in faith.
You will encounter obstacles…
Know that the enemy will try and distract you once you begin reading the word. He doesn’t want you to know God’s will for your life and he doesn’t want you to live a joyous and happy life. He’ll throw a lot at you to try and take your focus, don’t let him. As a Christian you have to be unbeatable and on the front line for God. The word is your shield.
Allow the Holy Spirit to take control, he will direct your path. When you renew your way of thinking, you’ll transform your life. You’ll learn that with everything the devil throws at you, you can counter it with the word. Renew your mind, open yourself up to the word and see the difference.
Once you become rooted and grounded in the word you will not be an easy target. The enemy will know that he’ll have to come with it to deter you and he’ll move on. He, of course will try again, that’s his job, but you’ll always be ready.
Take that action….transform your life by renewing your mind and everything else will fall into place.
Ephesians 4:23
And be renewed in the spirit of your mind:
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