Key Verse
“Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 2:5
Renewing the mind is not about positive thinking or mental discipline alone. It is about surrender. Scripture shows us that the mind of Christ is submitted. Philippians 2:5–11 reveals that Jesus, though fully divine, chose obedience. He laid aside privilege, embraced humility, and submitted himself completely to the Father’s will, even when that will led through suffering.
This is where many believers struggle in discerning God’s will. We want guidance, but we resist submission. We want clarity, but we cling to control. Yet God’s will is not discovered through force or insistence; it is revealed to hearts that are yielded. The moment your mind is truly submitted to God, your spiritual hearing becomes clearer.
A renewed mind thinks differently about obedience. It no longer asks, what is easiest, or what is safest, but what pleases the Father. When your will bows, God’s voice becomes louder. At that point, God does not need dramatic signs to communicate. He can guide through scripture, inner witness, counsel, or quiet impressions, because the heart is already aligned.
This year, renewing your mind means learning to embrace God’s authority joyfully. It means allowing his word to reframe your values, redefine success, and reorder your priorities. Transformation is not instant, but it is intentional. Every act of obedience strengthens your ability to discern the next instruction.
As you grow in submission, you will notice that knowing God’s will becomes less confusing. It will not always be easy, but it will be clear. A submitted mind is a renewed mind, and a renewed mind is a discerning mind.
Prayer
Father, I surrender my thoughts, desires, and plans to you. Teach me to think like Christ and to value obedience above comfort. Renew my mind through your word and by your Spirit. Help me to submit fully to your will, knowing that your plans are
