Devotion:
Read Romans 12:1-2.
Repetition is part of having a spiritual discipline. If we desire to have our bodies and minds renewed, we need repetitive practice. Just like physical exercise needs to happen regularly in order to stay fit and in shape, we must strive to stay fit in our spiritual life. Study and repetition are the critical parts of spiritual discipline which refreshes our minds. We need to keep our spiritual eyes on Jesus who teaches us faith, and helps our heart and mind transform.
Paul wasn’t talking here about positive thinking, thought control, or all of the current psychological self-helps available. He is talking about Christ. He wrote pages about God’s mercy coming to us by way of Jesus. When we put our minds on Christ being crucified and risen for us, our lives can be changed and help us be more Christlike.
Read Romans 12:1-2 again. Ponder each word. How does God’s mercy work in you? Have you offered yourself totally to God?
Personal Worship Option:
Holy Spirit, help us to clean out the attic of our minds and replace old musty ideas with fresh new ideas about Jesus. Amen.
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