Have you ever thought about the similarity between Transformers, and the transformation that happens in us when we are renewed in our minds? Ok, maybe not. But , I am kind of odd like that and I tend to see connections in strange places, such as the Transformers movie. How so? Well...I will try my best to explain.
I suppose it's kind of obvious in a way. Transformers, well they transform from one thing into another thing. And, we can transform in our minds from one thing to another. Yes, pretty simple, but I had fun diving into this and so I will share my thoughts with you..
In the movie, we see that these Tranformers change from being any ordinary vehicle into something HUGE, powerful, and heroic. The good ones are focused on saving people, each other, etc and we end up having some fondness for these make believe characters. Because when they transform they are something, just amazing. Something unreal, something out of this world, something we just don't see in our ordinary every day lives. They are the good guys working against the bad guys and well the graphics are pretty cool too! How does this relate in any way to us being transformed in our minds?
God says in his word "to be transformed by the renewing of our minds". Most of us may think, "Ok-we need to think different then the world. Got it." I mean, that is what I thought for a long time before I had this silly thought about transformers and then dove into it a little more. You see, it is much more then just "thinking differently then the world". That is a big part of it...but that's not all.
To be TRANSFORMED in your mind is no small or simple thing. Lets see what this word TRANSFORMED means:
1. Make a thorough or dramatic change in the form, appearance, or character of.
2. Undergo such a change: "an automobile that transformed into a boat". Based on the definition alone, to be transformed is to go through a THOROUGH OR DRAMATIC CHANGE somehow. Weather it is in your appearance, form or character. That is pretty fitting for transformers! How about us? God tells us to be "transformed" in the renewing of our minds. Hmmm....he is not just saying to just think a little different then the world does. He wants us to go through a THOROUGH AND/OR DRAMATIC change in our thinking!!
To be transformed in your mind and thinking...is going to be life changing. You are not going to think like you used too. And then you probably will not act like you used too or speak like you used too. This is a big transformation guys...this is dramatic and thorough.
When our beloved Transformers change...it's no small change is it! They go from a nice sports vehicle into some GIGANTIC, unimaginably huge character! They talk, they walk, they sing, they dance, they fight....and most impressive, they are smart and have caring hearts. They morph from something simple and normal (a vehicle) into something absolutely amazing and majestic! And it is no simple change! People notice when they transform.
I am sure you are seeing the connection now..just like I did. That is the same kind of change that we are going to have in our minds...once we start being renewed in our minds. Our thinking, our speaking, our way of life is going to change dramatically. It won't be something unnoticed or simple. You may very well transform into someone focused on God and loving Him, someone devoted to helping others, and someone that realizes it's not uncool or old fashioned to be holy. God calls us to be holy!! But, how does this transformation happen?
1. We begin to realize that God does not want us to conform to the patterns of this world. He wants us "set apart and holy". He is holy. He calls us to be holy. His BRIDE must be holy. Will we mess up? sure. Will we always be holy? No, we aren't perfect. But, the key is realizing this and changing how you think.Whatever the world thinks is good and right...you begin to see and sense that it is not good and right and you start to make choices that are opposite. This may come with a price, your friends and family may abandon you for this. It's a price we must pay to live for God sometimes.
As you start to see how God wants us to not follow the patterns of the world but follow Him, you will be more aware and sensitive and start making different decisions.
2. This transformation in your thinking is not done all on your own. God will help you. He sends Holy Spirit to help us and guide us and Wisdom to teach us. Just ask :-)
"If any of you needs wisdom to know what you should do, you should ask God, and he will give it to you. God is generous to everyone and doesn't find fault with them"~James 1:5
3. Spending time in God's word, to hear and see how He wants us to live is part of this transformation. You will slowly start to see and change your life.
4. A big part of this is prayer and asking God to change you. Ask God to transform you. Pray that very scripture to God "Lord, Transform me by the renewing of my mind. Renew my mind and heart Lord". And He will! But be ready, it's going to change you dramatically!!
5. And remember, we are not perfect. This is a process that takes time and isn't an overnight change. You will slowly start to see how God is changing you and how you are being transformed. But , by the end you will look back and see just how much you have changed /Transformed into a new person!
Remember that God loves us and is patient with us and so very forgiving. He wants us to be transformed in our minds and He is ready to help us!
In The Love of Christ Jesus,
~M~
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