“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 NIV
In a story published yesterday titled, “After Being Injured When He Was Struck by a Drunk Driver, This Runner Recovered and Raced a 100K,” runner Matt Magnuson, 48, detailed how and why he began running before discussing his comeback after the accident that left him with spinal stenosis, saying that running changed his life. Before running, I was very undisciplined in my life, and running helped me see the results of a plan executed with hard work. Training for a marathon builds discipline, which transferred to other areas of my life. Overall, running was a first-hand illustration of action plus effort equals results. If I wanted to lose weight or train for a marathon, I had to relentlessly stick to my training schedule. I developed the habit of waking up at 4:30 a.m. to ensure I completed a solid workout. Running was more than just a 92-pound transformation—it was a total life transformation.
And you know, when it comes to life transformations, the Bible tells us that being transformed spiritually is an ongoing process by which we must daily discipline ourselves to avoid thinking like the world does and take on the thoughts of God instead— doing what He says is best, while rejecting the lies of this present age. You can be sure this won’t happen by accident though, but only by developing the habit of setting aside time to slowly read, thoroughly examine and completely memorize the Word so that we “will be able to test and approve what God’s will is.”
So make the decision to “not conform to the patterns of this world” my friend. Make renewing your mind a priority each and every day by relentlessly sticking to a training schedule that includes Bible study, prayer and meditation.
Heavenly Father, thank You for reminding us that our transformation won’t be complete until the day You call us home. Until that day Lord, please fill us with a desire to seek out what your good, pleasing and perfect will is and obey it. It’s in your precious name we pray Jesus. Amen.
Happy Running!
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