Practical & Simple Steps on How to Renew Your Mind

In this article we are going to cover the benefits of being in God’s Word as well as how to renew your mind with actionable tips. Spending time in God’s Word is how we go about the renewing of our minds. In other words, it’s how we align ourselves with God and Truth. His Word is one of the wonderful ways He equips us to live the Christian life, take thoughts captive and grow spiritually. The Bible is also how we conform to Truth rather than the ways of this world. In other words, it helps up with trading our own beliefs and thoughts with God’s thoughts. Aligning with God’s Word is how we live our best life in any of the circumstances with which we are faced. Renewing your mind literally changes you from the inside out.

What Does Renewing Your Mind Mean?

The dictionary definition of “renew” is to…become new or as new; give fresh life or strength to something. Renewal of the mind is changing into something different and better than before. Renewing of the mind changes the lens through which we believe, think and live.

The first line in Romans 12:2 (see below), “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” The world comes at us all the time and from every angle. If we are not seeking the Truth of God, we will find ourself aligning with the world more than the Truth. In order to align more with Truth, we will need to renew our minds with it! As we renew our minds in the power of the Holy Spirit, we are increasingly equipped to trust God’s promises, live as a new creation and know the perfect will of God.

Bible Verses on Benefits of Renewing of Your Mind

Before we talk about how to renew your mind, it might be helpful to understand why we would want to renew our mind according to the Scriptures. There are so many benefits of renewing your mind. One thing that God has made clear to me over the years is that He has a purpose behind everything He calls us to do. His ways are better than our ways- His Word helps us understand His promises, His character and plans for us and the kingdom of God.

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1.Transformation

Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:2

We have world coming at us from every angle. Consequently, we don’t have to put much effort into conforming to the customs of this world. Music, social media, magazines, billboards and television all conform to the pattern of this world. On the other hand, renewing our mind takes intentionality and effort. We must set time aside to align with God’s Truth when we study the Bible. The renewal of your mind is how you get to know your Heavenly Father, His will, His character and His ways.

2.Equipping

All Scripture is God – breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16-17

God’s Word is the final authority on how to live the Christian life. His Word informs us of His best for us and His Holy Spirit empowers us to live out His best for us. Additionally, His instruction through Scripture helps us stop living the old way and experience perfect peace as we trust in His promises.

3.Bear Much Fruit

This is to my father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples. John 15:8

As we renew our mind, we become increasingly aligned with truth. As a result, we begin to bear more fruit. We are more able to put of the old self and the deceitful desires of the flesh. More and more we reflect the light of Christ Jesus and manifest the fruit of the Spirit.

4.Spiritual Growth

Like new born babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good. 1 Peter 2:2-3

A renewed mind transforms us day by day, moment by moment. We are created to grow, change increasingly into the image of Christ.

5.Blessings

Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them. John 13:17

God’s ways are just better. When we walk in obedience to Him, we reap blessings. In my own life, I have seen great spiritual blessings from being in His Word. Additionally, I have see great blessings in my relationships when I treat others the way His Word instructs me versus the way my flesh may respond.

6.Preparation for Hard Times

Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that is come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. 1 Peter 4:12

Suffering and difficulties are part of our time here on earth. There is no escaping that truth. Having a Biblical view of suffering will change your experience of it when you walk through it. We will all go through a hard time, God’s Word will prepare us.

7.Hope

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13

Could you use more hope in your life? I think we all could. Renewing your mind naturally leads to more hope. Hope for us in the present and hope for eternal life that awaits us when we will stand in the presence of Jesus forever.

8.Conviction

For the Word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Hebrews 4:12

Renewal of your mind in God’s Word helps us see our thoughts and attitudes compared with Truth. I often hear the gentle voice of the Holy Spirit calling me to put of my sinful nature and put on the things of God, aligning with God’s perfect will.

9.More Faith

Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the messages heard through the word about Christ. Romans 10:17

Umm, more faith? Yes please! More faith enables us to rest in His love and His promises. We surrender it all to Him and let go of self dependence. More faith is the only way to embrace the goodness of God.

10.Take Thoughts Captive

We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take every thought captive to make it obedient to Christ. 2 Corinthians 10:5

Have you ever wished you could hit a shut off switch on your mind? I know I do! Our own thought life can mislead us into believing things that don’t line up with the Holy Bible. The more we renew our mind, the more we are able to identify the lies that lead to anxious thoughts or negative thoughts and put our mind on what is pure, lovely, delightful, and worthy of praise. Taking thoughts captive helps us overcome bad thoughts or negative thinking. Trade your own thoughts for the mind of Christ.

11.Eternally Minded

Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. Colossians 3:2

The more you spend time renewing your mind, you are increasingly able to shift your perspective to align yourself with the things of God, His ways and His will.

These verses help us understand the incredible blessings in carving out time with God. This is not an exhaustive list- The benefits of time with your Heavenly Father cannot be measured in a blog post. Add any Bible verses to the comments!

Bible Verses on How to Renew Your Mind

As we have covered, renewing your mind is done by spending time in God’s Word. I want you to see some of the Scriptures that give us a better understanding of how to renew your mind and I want to share practical ways I put these verses into action in my own life. Let’s dive in together…

1.Meditate on His Word (Day & Night)

This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. Joshua 1:8

2.Memorize Scripture

I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. Psalm 119:11

3.Seek God’s Help When Navigating God’s Word

Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law. Psalm 119:18

4.Prayerfully Ask God for Wisdom

If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. James 1:5

5.Eagerly Seek Truth

Now these Jews were more noble than those in Thessalonica; they received the word with all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so. Acts 17:11

6.Put Into Practice What You Learn

But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. James 1:22

7.Approach Scripture with an Open Heart

My son, if you receive my words and treasure up my commandments with you, making your ear attentive to wisdom and inclining your heart to understanding; yes, if you call out for insight and raise your voice for understanding, if you seek it like silver and search for it as for hidden treasures, then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God. Proverbs 2:1-5

8.More Desire and Delight in the Word

Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night. Psalm 1:1-2

Practical & Simple Tips on How to Renew Your Mind

Pray

The first step to renewing our minds is agreeing that God’s Word is Truth. It is the final authority on our lives as believers. When you approach God’s Word, do so with God’s help. Say a simple prayer asking Him to help you navigate His Word and give you wisdom. Ask Him to illuminate His Word to you through the power of the Holy Spirit.

Bible Study Methods

I find it’s helpful to determine what you will study in advance. Choose a devotional, join a Bible Study in your church, load an app on your phone or tablet like Wordgo Bible Study or Bible Gateway to help you with a guided study. Another option is to print out a bible reading plan and begin reading through the entire Old or New Testament. Other Bible study methods include a Word Study, the 3 Question Method or SOAP Method- all three are located on this site and include free printables to help guide your study time.

Make a Plan

Take specific steps to be in God’s Word. Many people suggest first thing in the morning. However, any time of the day is a great way to start. Regardles of the time of day, make a plan for that time. Making a habit of when you are in God’s Word will help you get into a routine.

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Wrapping Up How to Renew Your Mind

The benefits of renewing your mind are countless. Aligning our mind with the Truth of Scripture helps us to take thoughts captive, know and have faith in the promises of God. We will become increasingly equipped with Word to help live a life of purpose as we understand God’s will, grow spiritually and become more eternally minded.

Some of the practical steps on how to renew your mind includes prayerfully depending on God to help you navigate, understand and obey His Word. Depend on Him- divine power is required to renew your mind. Figure out a Bible study method that works for you. Maybe that includes joining a study in your church, an online study or doing a study through a guided study. Maybe you would prefer to read through the entire Bible- whatever you choose to do, His Word will not return void. His Word will accomplish all that He intends to accomplish. And finally, make a plan! When we wing it without a plan, it is harder to follow through. Be intentional in your time with God- It will be the most powerful thing you do each day!

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