HOW TO CHANGE

ROMANS 12:2a NLT “Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think.”

Many people would like to see changes in their life but may not know how to make the changes. To change the way you act, you must first change the way you think. Because you act like the person you think you are (Proverbs 23:7). But to change your thinking, you will need to focus on different information. Our beliefs are the cause of our actions. So, to permanently change behavior, beliefs must be changed. A belief is a thought you have decided to accept as truth. You choose your beliefs. Then your beliefs determine your actions. You always act on what you believe. As long as you think something is advantageous for you, you will keep doing it. People normally do not act contrary to their beliefs, except under great pressure. When your beliefs change, your utterance and your actions will also change. Trying to change your actions without first changing your beliefs will fail because your beliefs govern your actions. For example, if you believe God loves you, you will turn to God when you need help. But if you believe God is mad at you, you will be hesitant to seek God’s help. Usually, our wrong beliefs are based on incomplete and inaccurate information. But our beliefs always determine our actions. Humans are like a guided missile, programmed to change course when new information is presented and accepted. So, the first step for positive change in your life is to get information that will change the way you think. Study the scriptures and discover what Jesus Christ has done for you. Find out who you are in Christ. Find out how God sees you. To change your behavior, you must first change your beliefs!