Be Transformed, Not Conformed
Romans 12:2 (NIV) — “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”
2 Corinthians 10:5 (NIV) — “We take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.”
Colossians 3:2 (NIV) — “Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.”
Psalm 19:14 (NIV) — “May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight.”
Isaiah 26:3 (NIV) — “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast.”
Philippians 4:8 (NIV) — “Whatever is true… think about such things.”
A renewed life begins with a renewed mind. God reshapes us as we submit our thoughts, desires, and assumptions to His truth. This year, transformation will come not by willpower alone but by letting God’s Word reframe how we think and live.
lyrics by Zeb of Virginia Beach Church:
from his song “Broken”
aint got no shiny token
I just got dirty rags
because I’m broken
take me Jesus I’m believing you can
be relieving all my earthly pain
make me right again in you
it’s all I wanna do stop my sinning
be on the side that’s forever winning
with you Jesus with you
from his song “I Am Coming Home To Lord Jesus”
I repent. I’ve turned around.
No more walkin’ on rocky ground
I offer forgiveness in your holy name.
No longer lost, comin home again to Lord Jesus
from his song “I Just Wanna Go Home”
Sitting here with the tears rollin down my face
reminiscing on my very own fall from Grace
when I lived in Grace I can’t quite recall
Nowadays all I can recall is the fall
there’s a shadow of the cross on this road where I am lost
and it reminds me there’s a higher road and
I just wanna go home
and from his song “Lord Hear My Heart”
Lord hear my heart and the words I say
Lord teach me how to live and pray
to be in your favor show me the way
To honor you and here I’ll stay
forever and ever that we may be
ever closer together That’s my only plea
let things of this world dim and fade
Lord you and me this glorious day
God, renew my mind daily. Replace old patterns with Your truth and lead my thoughts into obedience and peace. Shape me into who You desire me to be. Amen.
