Renew Your Mind

Today, we are exploring a powerful theme: Renewing the Mind. If you’ve ever felt stuck in negative thinking, overwhelmed by anxiety, or just spiritually dry—this episode is for you.

What Does It Mean to Renew the Mind?

Let’s start with Romans 12:2:

“Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think.  Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.”

This verse is foundational. Paul is not just talking about behavior—he’s talking about a transformation that begins in the mind. The Greek word for “renewing” here implies a complete renovation. Not a touch-up. A total overhaul.

Renewing the mind means replacing worldly patterns of thought with God’s truth. It’s not a one-time event—it’s a daily discipline.

1 Corinthians 2:16 says:

“For, “Who can know the Lord’s thoughts? Who knows enough to teach him?” But we understand these things for we have the mind of Christ.”

That’s not metaphorical—it’s spiritual reality. Through the Holy Spirit, we are given access to divine wisdom, discernment, and peace. However, we must choose to walk in it.

Let’s ask ourselves:

• What thoughts dominate our day?
• Are our thoughts rooted in fear, comparison, or shame?
• Or are they anchored in grace, truth, and hope?

Renewal begins when we recognize the difference.

Let’s dive a little deeper into taking our thoughts captive.

2 Corinthians 10:5 gives us a battle plan:

“We destroy every proud obstacle that keeps people from knowing God.  We capture their rebellious thoughts and teach them to obey Christ.”

This is spiritual warfare! The enemy loves to plant lies in our minds—“You’re not enough,” “God doesn’t care,” “Things will never change.” BUT Scripture is our sword. When those thoughts come, we don’t entertain them—we capture them and replace them with truth.