Renewing your Mind
The last few years, there has been a thread of a consistent, quiet revelation in my life with learning to see myself as God sees me. What I’ve come to recognize is that there is this gentle, growing confidence that comes when you finally understand that your worth isn’t defined by the opinions of others, but by the undeniable truth that you are fearfully and wonderfully made, as Psalm 139:14 reminds us.
It hasn’t been an instant transformation, but rather a series of moments where I realize I no longer need anyone else’s validation because I am already embraced by His love. Logically or consciously I have always known this, but the deeper revelation comes from truly feeling this love on an emotional or subconscious level.
In my recent study of Numbers in the Bible, there is lots of talk about idols, and it’s been a theme for me this month. The Israelites mostly had physical idols during this time, but I’ve come to see that the most insidious idol in my own life has been the constant need for approval. In surrendering to God’s love, I’ve found that I start to let go of this false “self” that clings so desperately to what others think. I’m learning how true freedom is found in surrender, in allowing God’s perfect love to redefine who I am.
Romans 12:2, was a big influence in creating my program, Mindset on the Spirit. In these verses, Paul is challenging the church in Rome and also all of us still today, to not conform to the patterns of this world, but to be transformed by the renewing of our minds. There are so many practical steps that have helped me, like building the habit of going to my secret place and how to renew my mind spiritually with Him while on Earth; but I think there is a core lesson or core idol that we all have to uproot to truly be able to renew our minds. And that core root for me is approval, so while I may fall short some days, I will continue to renew my mind moment and moment and remember - He is the source - of love, life and purpose. What idol do you personally hold in your life?
This journey isn’t always easy. I stumble and fall short, but I’m reminded that renewal isn’t a one-time event—it’s a continuous process. I’m a work in progress, constantly learning and growing, pressing into the Spirit, and allowing His love to renew my mind moment by moment. What started as “Mindset with Megan” has evolved into something much deeper: truly, it’s a mindset with God. I love you all, and I can’t wait to see how our hearts continue to be transformed together.
