We can have a tendency as we get older to think we are too old to learn new things, are set in our ways, and believe the saying- ‘you can’t teach an old dog new tricks.
I have been reading a book that has taught me a lot in just the first three chapters. It is a book I tend to read one chapter per week just to process it. It is called-The Soul Of Shame- by Curt Thompson MD. He is a Christian and a board certified Psychiatrist. In the book, he explains the science behind the brain.
One of the things he talks about is the neuroplasticity of the brain and how our brains can continue to rewire-my wording not his. 🙂
As I was reading, the verse in Romans 12:2 came to my mind:
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.
Lo and behold as I read on, he quoted that exact verse. This is what he said:
“It is fair to say that although Paul was not a neuroscientist, he refers here to what we now see through the lens of neuroplasiticity. Renewal of the mind, therefore, is not just an abstraction, It means real change in real bodies”
We can renew our minds even if we are in our 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s etc. Unless a form of dementia has set in, our brains can rewire. We can learn new things about ourselves in relation to God. I wish to again share my little sister in Jesus Alicia’s post about biblical affirmations in her blog- forhispurpose.blog. The post is 22 God Is For Me Affirmations.
Biblical affirmations can be a great start to renewing our minds. Reading our bibles, listening to good bible teaching, reading books, listening to worship music, counseling and quality friendships are other great ways to renew our minds.
I love what Paul wrote in Colossians 3:16:
Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.
If we let God’s word richly dwell in us, in our relationships, we can begin to enjoy the abundant life Jesus spoke about.
Because God has given us the Holy Spirit, we have the power from God to change, to renew our minds. We are never too old.
Thank you for reading. God Bless.
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If you’re still alive it’s not too late.
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Great message. We all need to have a rewiring of our minds. Praise God for His Word because it transforms our thinking.
Thank you little sister. I am thankful for the Word of God 🙂
Amen. Yes, I thank God for His Word too. His Word has been my light, my peace, my strength.
Such a great message of encouragement and hope Matt!! A concept near and dear to me.
You are near and dear to Jesus little sister
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