Today’s Inspiration: “Do not be conformed to this world [any longer with its superficial values and customs], but be transformed and progressively changed [as you mature spiritually] by the renewing of your mind [focusing on godly values and ethical attitudes], so that you may prove [for yourselves] what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect [in His plan and purpose for you].” Romans 12:2 AMP. The power of the renewed mind can only be accomplished through the Holy Spirit in repentance, turning from our own ways into God’s ways as written in the Bible. The Rhema word or the spoken Word of God has to be proclaimed and decreed in order for change to take place inside out. Psalm 81:10.
The devil will not want you to speak and proclaim God’s will and word. He wants you to do what you like in the flesh with gossips, grumbling, complains, criticism and back biting, causing divisions, jealousy, violence and even murder which we see so rampant today in many Nations especially among leaders. Satan comes to steal, kill and destroy but Christ came to give us a Spirit of unity, love, power and a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:7. It is the battlefield of the mind. Repentance is the only way and path to turn our ways, our thoughts and emotions back to our Lord Jesus, the Hope of glory, the Lamb of God, and the redeemer of our souls for eternal life. He keeps us in a narrow path so that we do not walk in complacency but be sensitive to sin, the flesh and the patterns of the world. Hence walk in the Spirit and not the in flesh. Galatians 5:16.
Prayer: O Lord my God, open up the eyes in my heart. Let me see the sinful patterns of the world and may I depart from them as far as the east is from the west. Sanctify my mind through renewing it by proclaiming your Word of truth, holiness and righteousness. I am a sinner saved by grace and by your grace I am able to abide in your will, purpose and plans in Jesus' Name, Amen.