The Power of internal Dialogue

It's easy to talk yourself out of it. Anything, really.  Exercise.  Devotional time.  Eating right. Rest.  Why do we talk ourselves out of the things our bodies and souls need the most? "I'll do it tomorrow."  " It won't hurt if i have another piece." " If i just get this project done, I can rest."  It is easy to talk yourself out of lots of things. Then, however,you wind up doing nothing. It is one of the enemy's craftiest yet subtle tools. 

Internal dialogue is the key to a closer walk with God. The Bible addresses this very issue when it says " Be transformed by the renewing of your minds(   Romans 12:2).     

 It all starts with the mind. where it ends up is the heart. 

I am fascinated by the word "renew" in this verse. It literally means to make new again.  It makes me think about all of the words the Bible uses that have the prefix "re"- renew, repent,reborn, etc.  I am also fascinated that Jesus used most of these words when he addressed his followers.   It is as if Jesus is calling us to constantly shed our flesh and become like him. But, it starts in the everyday. 

I know this will spark a bit of controversy, but i wonder if the experience to become " born again" is not just a one- time deal, but everyday. Everyday repent. Everyday make your mind new again. Everyday enter into the world a new person. 

  I have heard it said that there is a long distance between your head and your heart. If the head changes, the heart will quickly follow.  

Renew. Repent. rebirth. The result? Transformation.