Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be trans-formed by the renewing of your mind.( Romans 12:2)
Whatever [ God says ] is true... think about such things.( Philippians 4:8)
Brain scans today reveal what God knew all along: new thoughts, true thoughts, good thoughts are possible! As we renew our minds, He rewires our minds! God made our brains malleable, with neuroplasticity, able to rewire and be renewed. He designed our brains this way so that regardless of what untrue and unkind words have been spoken over us( by others or ourselves), we can think our way back to our brain’ s original design by meditating on what our Designer says is true. Changing our mind requires that we change our words( spoken and thought) to align with God’ s Word.
If this seems like an impossible shift, given how deeply entrenched in negative thought patterns you( and your brain) are these days, know that God created you and granted you both power and authority over your thoughts. As you praise the Lord each day, thanking Him morning and night, your brain will shape-shift to match the words you speak! Slowly your thoughts will move on their own from grumbling to gratitude. Old, negative neuropathways will decrease while new, healthier ones increase. Eventually you will find that your thoughts flow in a healthy direction more naturally.
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