“And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.” (Romans 12:2 NKJV)
I sat with a friend tonight, deep in conversation.We were talking about how the Holy Spirit truly changes people — not just on the surface, but at the core.
As we swapped stories, faces came to mind.
People I knew before Jesus got a hold of them — people whose lives shouted anger, addiction, bitterness, emptiness.
And then, one by one, I remembered what happened after:
They were radically different.
Not perfect. Not instantly polished.
But undeniably changed.
That’s the work of the Spirit: not just better behavior, but a renewed mind.
That’s why Paul tells us not to conform to the world — not to blend in, not to compromise, not to water down. Instead, we’re called to transform. And the first battlefield is always the mind.
God’s will isn’t discovered by accident.
It’s proved in a life that’s surrendered, renewed, and re-formed by the Holy Spirit.
Today, ask yourself the hard question: Is there real evidence of transformation in my life?
If the answer is “not much” — don’t fake it, and don’t despair.
Get honest before God.
Ask Him to renew your mind, starting right here, right now.
Transformation isn’t optional for the Christian life.
It’s the proof that we’re alive in Christ.
