I believe transformation is a complete lifestyle change and making a decision to maintain purity and self-control. With this as my focal point of interest; the first thing I did to align with my process of transformation was a mind check and then some alterations.
I knew I had to make some significant changes in the way I think, as true transformation would be dependent upon me restructuring of my mind. The way I used to think was too narrow, I needed to broaden my mind, so that I could be more productive in my thought processes. I needed to release myself from worry, fear and self-limiting beliefs.
I had to affirm myself with who God said I am and stop believing the lies. I see the mind as being the most powerful tool that anyone possesses and it can make or break an individual. I wanted to make sure that this dangerous weapon would not get in my way as I work at revolutionizing my life.
I wanted to make sure it was being used for the purpose of which the Creator created it. A pistol can destroy anyone who is caught in its line of fire, yet it is used as an instrument to keep peace and order in the law-enforcement arena; in a similar way, our minds can cause us to do evil or good, beyond our wildest imaginations.
Our minds, wills, emotions and physical bodies are in constant conflict, and if we are unaware of this fact, we are in serious trouble. When we battle with our minds, we create all kinds of vain imaginations.
A few verses in Paul’s writing in Romans have helped me to understand the battles that I sometimes find going on in my mind: Paul said:
Now then it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me. For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not. For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do (Romans 7:17-19)
How confused Paul seems to be! Can you think of times in your personal life when this seems to be the case for you?
Pauline Lewinson
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