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\n(Photo: Lindy Twaddle)<\/span><\/p>\n

 
\nIf you recall, few posts ago<\/a> I featured Romans 12:1, about offering our BODY<\/strong> as a living sacrifice. <\/p>\n

In the following verse – Romans 12:2 – Paul highlights the role of the MIND<\/strong> in keeping us on the straight and narrow so we may “live a beautiful life” (Romans 12:2, The Passion Translation). <\/p>\n

Here, to reflect on:<\/p>\n

Romans 12:2 three ways<\/h3>\n

NIV UK<\/a><\/strong>
\nDo not conform to the pattern of this world,
\nbut be transformed by the renewing of your mind.
\nThen you will be able to test
\nand approve what God\u2019s will is \u2013
\nhis good, pleasing and perfect will.
\n 
\nJ.B. Phillips<\/a><\/strong>
\nDon\u2019t let the world around you squeeze you into its own mould,
\nbut let God re-mould your minds from within,
\nso that you may prove in practice
\nthat the plan of God for you is good,
\nmeets all his demands
\nand moves towards the goal of true maturity.
\n 
\nThe Passion Translation<\/a><\/strong>
\nStop imitating the ideals and opinions of the culture around you,
\nbut be inwardly transformed by the Holy Spirit
\nthrough a total reformation of how you think.
\nThis will empower you to discern God\u2019s will
\nas you live a beautiful life,
\nsatisfying and perfect in his eyes.<\/p>\n

If you’d like to explore further, follow this link to all English translations of Romans 12:2<\/a> on biblegateway.com.<\/em><\/p>\n

More food for thought<\/h3>\n

Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.
\nColossians 3:1-2<\/a> (NIV UK)<\/em><\/p>\n

Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires.
\nRomans 8:5<\/a> (NIV UK)<\/em><\/p>\n

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable \u2013 if anything is excellent or praiseworthy \u2013 think about such things.
\nPhilippians 4:8<\/a> (NIV UK)<\/em><\/p>\n

From the blog:<\/strong>
\nThe Gift #3 : Re-minder<\/a><\/p>\n

Daily prayer<\/h3>\n

Jesus,
\nby your Holy Spirit,
\nkeep my mind firmly set
\nwhere you want it to be focused today.<\/p>\n

by Judy Allen<\/strong>, from Five steps to renewing your mind<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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