The -ing Phase

There is a Scripture that says we are to be transformed by the renewing of our minds. (Romans 12:2).  I should have known by reading this verse that it is a continual ongoing work. Not a one time thing and boom the mind's "got it."

Lately, I have been convicted of the fact that I am not living God's Word. I know the Word OK.  I believe it absolutely. But I am not quite up to snuff on applying it moment by moment.

Verses like "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, lean not on your own understanding..." (Proverbs 3:5)
Or...
"He will have perfect peace who's mind is stayed upon the Lord." (Isaiah 26:3)

Applying these verses means constantly bringing the mind back to proper alignment with God's Word and not on whatever happens to flit across the mind or lands on your emotions.

It's hard work.
It takes self control.
It means getting rid of the old ways of living and thinking.
It's revealing to find out how much of my mind is still not in line with God's ways and His Word!

And...  it's worth it!

So, I am in the "ing" phase. Not yet renewed, but in process of renewing.