Most Knowing King, each day I look into a mirror to check out how I look on the outside. I don’t stop as often to examine my inner self. I am so busy and have little time to examine the condition of my inner man in order to transform my thinking, attitudes and behaviors to be more like Yours. I have come to realize that the world and the enemy of my soul … with their influences through people and the media … have tried to give me a distorted the view of myself and the world in which I live. What I hear and see in the world does not seem to match up with what You say in Your Word. The world says I am prejudiced and should stifle myself, but you say my thoughts are important to You and of great value. The world points out my flaws and failures, but You say that I am precious to You and You will help me change. The world says I am foolish and do not think rationally, but You say I have Your mind.
For too long, I’ve lived in the shadow of inferiority, insecurity and inadequacy that have held me captive and made it seem impossible to please You. I will admit that when I gave my heart to You a lot of things did change for the better … however, I still bring with me into my new life the insecurity and fear that I will not succeed at responding to what You ask of me. I am now realizing that You gave me specific instructions on how to deal with my situation when You said in Romans Chapter 12 “do not be conformed to the patterns of the world, but be transformed by the renewing of Your mind.” This is the key to unlocking the door of insecurity and unworthiness that has held me back from true service to You and my fellow man. As I look at myself in the mirror of Your Word, I can see in my reflection what You see and who I can become.
As I delve into Your Word, I am finding out that in my “new birth” I am a chosen … holy … reconciled … free from condemnation … and, able to do all things through You … to name only a few. I sometimes feel squeamish about applying those descriptions to myself. However, I know that everything You say is true and, if I am to be a real believer, I must accept them as true. To undertake a new way of thinking, I must saturate my mind with Your Word … seek the wisdom and instruction of the Holy Spirit … and, contemplate the messages in the scriptures that are meant for me so I can make them my own and begin doing them. And, even though I may feel reluctant in accepting what You expect of me, I know I cannot let my feelings, and the deceptions of my enemy, hold me back any longer. Help me keep my focus on Your mirror so I can see myself as You see me. And it’s in Jesus’ name I pray. AMEN!!
Romans 12:2 Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.