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Change Begins Within



Do not be conformed to this world (this age), [fashioned after and adapted to its external, superficial customs], but be transformed (changed) by the [entire] renewal of 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].  
Romans 12:2 (AMP) 

Often times in life we look around and we see all the things that “need to change” in our lives. After looking around to see what needs to change, we first think of how the change in someone else could turn the whole situation around. What if the change began with us? What if the change in us rubs off on others? 

I used to as many do have a mindset that what I do and how I see things is my business and it doesn’t affect anyone else. The truth is someone, is always looking and watching what you do. How many times has someone with a bad attitude come into a room and completely changed the atmosphere? How many times has a person with a cheerful attitude come in and changed the atmosphere? Every day we see how much of an affect attitudes can affect the environment, but never truly become conscience of our own attitude.  

One may say “Does that make us responsible for other grown people?” NO! The responsibility is not to other people or even to us, but to God. God tells us in Romans 12:2 to be changed by renewing our minds in His word. A renewed mind brings out our need desire to represent Christ in every area of our lives. There are none who can do it perfectly, but we all should be seeking Him to perfect our walk.  In renewing our minds we find in 2 Corinthians 5:20 that we are ambassadors for Christ.  

An ambassador is a person of high stature that represents their own government in a different country. As followers of Christ we represent the Kingdom of Heaven here on earth. There is no other way to properly represent if we are not renewing our minds with the laws that govern our country. These laws bring about change in us over time and can also provoke a change in others. 


Radiant Life Tips: 
  1. Renew your mind 
  1. Remember change begins within   
  1. Remain consistent 

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