{"id":9188,"date":"2021-12-03T12:58:25","date_gmt":"2021-12-03T17:58:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awarningministry.com\/?p=9188"},"modified":"2021-12-03T12:58:28","modified_gmt":"2021-12-03T17:58:28","slug":"a-season-of-conformity-or-renewal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awarningministry.com\/index.php\/2021\/12\/03\/a-season-of-conformity-or-renewal\/","title":{"rendered":"A SEASON OF CONFORMITY OR RENEWAL"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A SEASON OF CONFORMITY OR RENEWAL<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thetransformedwife.com\/a-season-of-conformity-or-renewal\/\">December 2, 2021&nbsp;<\/a>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thetransformedwife.com\/author\/laalex2\/\">Lori Alexander<\/a>&nbsp;Comments&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thetransformedwife.com\/a-season-of-conformity-or-renewal\/#comments\">2 Comments<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thetransformedwife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/clipboard-1-685x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19712\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Written by a very good friend of mine,&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carolhopson.com\/\">Carol Hopson<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s that time of year again when we all are facing Christmas and all that we have to do during this busy season. Or maybe we\u2019re consumed with fear, discouragement, loneliness, or anxiety because of all we hear in the news. It seems that we can quickly be pressed into the world\u2019s mold without even realizing it. Romans 12:2 warns us, \u201cDo not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.\u201d But how do we do that and what are the warning signs that our mind needs renewing?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a little acrostic that will help you check yourself as you move through this busy season and seek to honor the Lord in your life and in your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If conforming to the world\u2019s mold, you\u2019ll find that you are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C \u2013 cranky<br>O \u2013 offended easily<br>N \u2013 not finding peace<br>F \u2013 feeling anxious and stressed<br>O \u2013 overwhelmed<br>R \u2013 responding in anger or frustration<br>M \u2013 motivated by personal desires<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re seeking God\u2019s help for a renewed mind, you\u2019ll find that you are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>R \u2013 reflecting on God\u2019s gift of salvation and accepting His peace (John 3:16, 14:27)<br>E \u2013 experiencing the joy and power of God\u2019s presence (Psalm 16:11)<br>N \u2013 not following the world\u2019s agenda and lies (Galatians 5:16-25)<br>E \u2013 excited about being God\u2019s light (Matthew 5:16)<br>W \u2013 worshipping instead of worrying (Psalm 37:3-8)<br>E \u2013 eager to grow in the midst of your circumstances (Colossians 1:10-11)<br>D \u2013 destroying wrong expectations and wrong thoughts (Psalm 62:1-6)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I pray that God reminds us often to trust Him with whatever He puts into our lives, or takes out of it and reminds us to use it all for HIS glory<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men.<\/strong><\/em><br>Colossians 3:23<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A SEASON OF CONFORMITY OR RENEWAL &nbsp;December 2, 2021&nbsp;&nbsp;Lori Alexander&nbsp;Comments&nbsp;2 Comments Written by a very good friend of mine,&nbsp;Carol Hopson It\u2019s that time of year again when we all are facing Christmas and all that we have to do during this busy season. 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