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2 Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is his good, pleasing and perfect will.
It is so important to keep our mind on the things of God in our walk with Him. The power of the christian life doesn't come from the mind, but it does flow through the mind, and it is so important to keep our mind from being influenced by the world. One night my son was begging me to get him a particular car game on his play station, but this game was not a good one. I was trying to explain to my seven year old son the danger in games and television, and how we need to be very careful what we put in our head. He went over to the door in frustration, and he said, "Daddy, let me show you what I saw on this game at a friends house." He busted through the door in excitement and this was the perfect opportunity to teach him something. I said, "Son, you see how a game can influence you." He kind of grinned and nodded his little head. I told him that I didn't want him playing or getting that game. It is so important to keep a balance in our home and life. We are influenced by television and other things, and we don't even realize the effects it can really have upon us. The bible says to renew our minds, and as we meditate upon the holy scriptures it will begin to transform us into the image of Christ Jesus. Our life should be influenced by our inner character, and our inner character is influenced by the Holy Spirit. I want us to allow the Holy Spirit to touch us today, and allow Him to speak to us about what we need to filter from our lives.
Prayer:
Lord, we ask that you will speak to us today concerning our lives, and how we are influenced by what we read, watch, and think upon. Help us to meditate upon you more, and help us to renew our mind so that we can be that living epistle.
by Keith Edwards
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