Refresh the MindSample

DAY 1: Why God Wants To Refresh Our Mind - by Sym Yeow

When I was younger, I used to help my Mum cook dinner by chopping the ends off the beans and peeling the potatoes. I used to think I was an expert potato peeler, but now I realise that my Mum was very patient. In fact, even though I was slowing down the process, she still wanted me to help her, and she was able to use my part and my willingness to help to prepare a lovely meal.  

God too, wants to involve you in His plans. But we need to remember that it is not about us, but through His glorious goodness.

Romans 12:1 is a reminder that through God’s mercies, although we may not be deserving, God can use you. In fact, not only CAN God use you in His plans, He WANTS to use you in His plans.

The enemy wants you to believe the many lies that say you aren’t good enough. But God’s mercy is not only an invitation to look at His power and authority, but also to set your eyes into his loving and kind heart.  

This mercy is available to all. When you fully accept and believe this, you should then allow it to impact your mind and body. It starts in your mind, because where your thoughts begin, your actions will follow. 

And so, as the Passion Translation asks, what should our response be to God’s marvellous mercies? Well, when you understand the gospel and love, your response is to be willing. God is looking for someone to say, “yes God, use me” and “yes God, I will do it.”  

If you have a heart that is willing, God can do the rest.

As we explore the rest of Romans 12 over the next few days, you will be able to see how God can transform the rest of your life, but it starts first in the mind.

Questions:

(1) In what areas of your life can you begin to say “yes God, use me”?

(2) Practically, what does being willing look like for you? 

Prayer:

Dear Jesus, Thank you that through your kindness and mercy, you want to use me in your plans. Today I surrender my own plans to yours and say that “I am willing”. In Jesus' name, Amen.