Renew
Romans 12:2 em>Do not be conformed to this world (this age), [fashioned after and adapted to its exteral, superficial customs], but be transformed (changed) by the [entire] renewalof your mind [by its new ideals and its new attitude], so that you may prove [for yourselves] what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God, even the thing which is good and acceptable and perfect [in His sight for you].
Ephesians 4:23 And be constantly renewed in the spirit of your mind [having a fresh mental and spiritual attitude]...
There are times when a word comes to me and I contemplate. You see I've been struggling with my "tude". It is a huge monster at times. I'm sure no one else struggles with their "tudes". I get down right frustrated and have to curtail my "tude" and bring it back into subjection. Therefore I think about this verse "RENEW" my mind. There is another verse "Take every thought captive for the breaking down of strongholds" that is also one of those verses that I imagine. I take that thought, lasso it, and bring it down. Gotta think about that this week as it is rodeo week.
Our culture is nuts. People sleep less, have less time for each other, and for themselves. Work is more stressful than ever before. There are so many demands on peoples time. Families don't have time to sit around the supper table and have supper together because of gruelling schedules. Even our own private time is very scheduled and there is no time to just "do nothing". What a wonderful world we have created. We are ingenious human beings.
Much of the "tude" (for those who haven't caught on..."attitude")
is due to feelings of walking a tightrope, feeling pulled in several directions all at once. I still have a choice about my "tude" though. I'm the one in control of that beggar. The trouble is that my attitude determines my life ... whether i'll enjoy the ride. ouch... So I come back to "renew my mind".
What does renew mean....? According to the dictionary -
* return to doing something good (to begin something or doing something again)
* extend something (like a contract - make effective for a longer period of time)
* replace something worn
* repeat promise (reaffirm a promise or commitment)
* give somebody or something new energy (strength, enthusiasm)
* make something new again
Now take all this and here is what to do with a "tude".
Submit my "tude" to God. Ask Him to replace my stinkin thinkin with postive, uplifting thoughts. Think on "good" things. If I need to "Be still" for a few minutes, take a deep breath, go for a walk, put on some praise music, or call a friend to vent then ... do it. The decision is my choice what I'm going to do with my "tude". I can make my life's journey miserable or a joy depending on my choice!
Part of this whole process I believe is in "counting my blessings" instead of looking at the pressures and feeling overwhelmed and mad at the world for imposing those pressures.
Just some thoughts I've been processing this week.
Ephesians 4:23 And be constantly renewed in the spirit of your mind [having a fresh mental and spiritual attitude]...
There are times when a word comes to me and I contemplate. You see I've been struggling with my "tude". It is a huge monster at times. I'm sure no one else struggles with their "tudes". I get down right frustrated and have to curtail my "tude" and bring it back into subjection. Therefore I think about this verse "RENEW" my mind. There is another verse "Take every thought captive for the breaking down of strongholds" that is also one of those verses that I imagine. I take that thought, lasso it, and bring it down. Gotta think about that this week as it is rodeo week.
Our culture is nuts. People sleep less, have less time for each other, and for themselves. Work is more stressful than ever before. There are so many demands on peoples time. Families don't have time to sit around the supper table and have supper together because of gruelling schedules. Even our own private time is very scheduled and there is no time to just "do nothing". What a wonderful world we have created. We are ingenious human beings.
Much of the "tude" (for those who haven't caught on..."attitude")
is due to feelings of walking a tightrope, feeling pulled in several directions all at once. I still have a choice about my "tude" though. I'm the one in control of that beggar. The trouble is that my attitude determines my life ... whether i'll enjoy the ride. ouch... So I come back to "renew my mind".
What does renew mean....? According to the dictionary -
* return to doing something good (to begin something or doing something again)
* extend something (like a contract - make effective for a longer period of time)
* replace something worn
* repeat promise (reaffirm a promise or commitment)
* give somebody or something new energy (strength, enthusiasm)
* make something new again
Now take all this and here is what to do with a "tude".
Submit my "tude" to God. Ask Him to replace my stinkin thinkin with postive, uplifting thoughts. Think on "good" things. If I need to "Be still" for a few minutes, take a deep breath, go for a walk, put on some praise music, or call a friend to vent then ... do it. The decision is my choice what I'm going to do with my "tude". I can make my life's journey miserable or a joy depending on my choice!
Part of this whole process I believe is in "counting my blessings" instead of looking at the pressures and feeling overwhelmed and mad at the world for imposing those pressures.
Just some thoughts I've been processing this week.
posted by ladyyvonne | 1:11 PM
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Last night I was just thinking about attitude and renewing and taking thoughts captive. Seriously, on my way home from my parents I was praying about that very thing.
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