06/06/2026
“Do not conform yourselves to the standards of this world, but let God transform you inwardly by a complete change of your mind. Then you will be able to know the will of God—what is good and is pleasing to him and is perfect. “Romans 12:2(GNT)
There are reasons your thoughts often turn negative instead of staying positive. Fears caused by mistrust and experiences seem so reasonable to human nature that they are so readily accepted, bringing perils and pain. However, thoughts and situations did not just come into a person’s mind without spiritual influence, and the way someone determines things in their daily life, and the results, did not just happen, but were learnt, and our learnt ways became the way we live.
From childhood, we have all been learning to adapt and coexist. From childhood, the environment around us has been teaching us how to feel, what is good, and what is possible and acceptable. In children they learn what to fear, they learn about death because even at the youngest age they have been trying to stay alive through protective measures.
Take for instance, a young lady who is considered heavy set and not considered beautiful in the face, and is automatically disfavored among many of her peers in school, but there is another lady who is slim with a good figure, and is considered beautiful in the face and gets favored everywhere she goes. What is acceptable and beautiful is predetermined by society, and you will feel it as good. However, take for example a culture where men and women wear a big ring in their lips and ears, the thoughts around what is beautiful may have a distinct look based on where you live.
The person who looks to the world for affirmation when their outward situations are messy, poor, downcast, sickly, and not matching the place they live etc., will find that the negative projection of many will be the same. If the doctor gives a certain time for someone to live, many will accept it. If the person is a certain color and desires something great in some places, they will find that people think they are not thinking right to have that vision. If some lack a level of tertiary education, it is assumed that their earning potential will be low. What I am writing to show is that our environment forces change and conformity. What happens when you believe lies?
Well if one is following the standards of the world, that is, the way the world desires them to think and feel, and they accept this way, they are following the one who is using the visible material elements to change the spiritual things. It’s not that satan does not know about the spiritual laws and how to use them, but in the realm of the spirit the more you seek spiritual things the more you come into what is truth, but in the visible realm deception is many time used and is sustained by its kingdom, and will seem true. Hence, without deeper knowledge of the way of God, many accept what they see going on as the only logical reality.
Scripture:
“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” Psalm 119:105
When we are living by the Light of God it begins spiritually in our hearts. The transformation begins by our believing in God the Spirit, that is, not what we see. If we come to God by experiencing a miraculous act, or acts, the acts do not bring full transformation but begin the journey. The Spirit of God, however, does the work in our hearts that transforms the way we think.
The world outside is changed by the external in most cases and at times taught by their feelings. However, with God, we are taught by His Truth about what is true. Faith in God is developed because we grow in wisdom, the scriptures are testimonies that give insight into the works of God, and these works reveal His wisdom. It is written,
Scripture:
“When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own but will tell you what he has heard. He will tell you about the future.” John 16:13
The change is within, and we are no longer being changed by circumstances but by His word. When our confidence is in His every word, there is glory for God. When our confidence is in His word we are acknowledging His great power. As we grow into the wisdom of God power our way of thinking changes. We are created anew to bring God glory.
Scripture:
“For the Kingdom of God is not just a lot of talk; it is living by God’s power.” 1 Corinthians 4:20
