Adventures with Jesus Today

Episode 297 - Transform Your Mind With 3 Simple Steps

20 January 2026

Did you know God loves giving us formulas? Romans 12:2 contains one of the most powerful formulas for transformation you'll ever find:

"Do 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]" (Romans 12:2, AMPC).

This isn't just beautiful theology—it's a practical, step-by-step guide to experiencing God's best for your life. Let's break it down together.

Part 1 | Identify Where You're Conforming to the World🔍

The first step is awareness. "Do not be conformed to this world, this age, fashioned after and adapted to its external, superficial customs."

We need to pause and honestly ask ourselves: Where am I just doing things the way everyone else does? Where do I think about money, success, or relationships the way the culture tells me to rather than the way God sees it?

Take time today to invite the Holy Spirit into this conversation. Ask Him, "Lord, where am I thinking like the world thinks?" Write down what He shows you. This isn't condemnation—it's revelation and the starting point of real freedom.

Hey there, I'm

Lisa van den Berg

I'm a Christian entrepreneur and identity coach who helps believers hear God, discover their purpose, and build businesses that make an
eternal impact.

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Part 2 | Let God Renew Your Mind with His Truth ✨

Once you've identified where you've been thinking like the world, it's transformation time: "Be transformed, changed by the entire renewal of your mind, by its new ideals and its new attitude."

Take that list and bring it before the Lord. Ask Him, "What do You want me to think instead?"

God's Word is filled with new ideals—truth that becomes your new foundation. As you discover what God says and write down these new truths, something incredible happens. You get a whole new attitude. Instead of feeling trapped by old patterns, you realize,

"I get to see people through Your eyes of love!" This shift changes everything.

Part 3 | Experience God's Perfect Will for Your Life 🎯

Here's the beautiful result: "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."

As you release the world's way of thinking and embrace God's new ideals, you naturally begin walking out His perfect will. You'll discover how God created you to love people uniquely, bring encouragement, and add value everywhere you go. The gold within you—the unique design God placed there—begins shining through.

Life becomes less about performing and more about partnering with Him, discovering His perfect will as you go.

✨ Say “Yes” to God’s Invitation

My friend, this three-step formula isn't complicated, but it is powerful. It's God's invitation to you today:

Identify where you're thinking like the world,
Let Him renew your mind with His truth, and
Watch as you naturally step into His perfect will for your life.

You don't have to do this perfectly or all at once. Just start where you are. Say "yes" to the Holy Spirit's help today. As you do, you'll see your mind transformed, your attitudes shift, and your life becoming a beautiful expression of who God created you to be.

The journey starts now—will you take the first step?

Blessings to you

Hey There I'm

Lisa van den Berg

I'm a Christian entrepreneur and identity coach who helps believers hear God, discover their purpose,
and build businesses that make an
eternal impact.