In Romans 12:2 we are told:
"Don't be conformed to this world
(the world of lies that was introduced when Adam and Eve believed the lies about God)
but be transformed
(undergo complete change)
by the renewal of your mind"
(changing the way you think)
Since transformation happens by changing the way we think, how does that happen? Neurobiologists have discovered that changing our thoughts actually rewires our brain. When we consistently change our thoughts our brains adapt to take on this new way of thinking. Something that our Creator has been telling us for a very long time.
Changing our thoughts, one at a time, is our choice. That's our part. God brings the deep inner work of making this our new normal. It is a life-long process of becoming more and more like Jesus.
The great news is that you can start seeing results rather quickly. This is an area where I support clients. You learn to recognize your thoughts and choose if they are worth keeping or not. We implement tools and strategies to quickly separate, address and keep or replace the thoughts. Consistency is key. The truth replaces lies in our mind and our brain adapts. Scripture teaches us repeatedly to choose our thoughts wisely. It matters.
How we think impacts every part of our life. As we train our minds to think according to the truth our view of ourselves, our view of others and our view of God gets aligned with truth instead of the lies that try to control us and mess up our lives. We experience the power of life in Christ.