Shalom,

Today we want to look at renewing our souls. Remember that the soul is made up of the mind, emotions and will. The Bible tells us what to do with our minds:

Romans 12:2 (KJV)
2And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

The word transformed here is the Greek word, metamorphoo, which means to change or transform. Renewing is the Greek word, anakainosis, which means renovation or a complete change for the better. In fact the Amplified translation makes that more clear:

2Do not be conformed to this world (this age), [fashioned after and adapted to its external, superficial customs], but be transformed (changed) by the [entire] renewal of your mind [by its new ideals and its new attitude], so that you may prove [for yourselves] what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God, even the thing which is good and acceptable and perfect [in His sight for you].

Our souls, our mind, emotions and will, are changed progressively, day by day. James tells us this:

James 1:21 (KJV)
21Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls.

The Amplified Bible says this:

James 1:21 (Amplified)
21So get rid of all uncleanness and the rampant outgrowth of wickedness, and in a humble (gentle, modest) spirit receive and welcome the Word which implanted and rooted [in your hearts] contains the power to save your souls.

The engrafted word is the Word of God that you put in you. It has the power to change us into His image as we learn it, believe it and obey it!

Even Old Testament believers were told to do this. God Himself told Joshua this:

Joshua 1:8 (Amplified)
8This Book of the Law shall not depart out of your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, that you may observe and do according to all that is written in it. For then you shall make your way prosperous, and then you shall deal wisely and have good success.

Meditating on the Word of God will change us, IF we do what the Word says to do. As we are changed, day by day, we will begin to think like God. When we think like God we will speak like God. When we think and speak like God, then we will act like God. And that IS His plan for us! Jesus said:

John 4:12 (Amplified)
12I assure you, most solemnly I tell you, if anyone steadfastly believes in Me, he will himself be able to do the things that I do; and he will do even greater things than these, because I go to the Father.

Our heavenly Father wants us to think and talk and act like Jesus. When we do, we will have the same results Jesus did in His ministry, and people will be drawn to Him, through us! That's why we're here. To draw all men unto Him!

Have a wonderful day renewing your mind with the powerful and amazing Word of God. You'll be glad you did and others will, too!

Shalom in Him!