Romans 12:2 tells us to be transformed by renewing your mind. Religion tells you the most important part of that verse is what comes before that – do not be conformed to this world. Then they encourage you to work and strive to force yourself into some religiously acceptable version of yourself. But the way you don’t conform is by renewing your mind with the help of Holy Spirit. This is the sixth and final episode in the Developing Your Relationship With God series – Renewing Your Mind. The is a partnering with Holy Spirit to be transformed into your first nature, who God created you to be.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Romans 12:2 tells us to be transformed by renewing your mind. Religion tells you the most important part of that verse is what comes before that – do not be conformed to this world. Then they encourage you to work and strive to force yourself into some religiously acceptable version of yourself. But the way you don’t conform is by renewing your mind with the help of Holy Spirit. This is the sixth and final episode in the Developing Your Relationship With God series – Renewing Your Mind. The is a partnering with Holy Spirit to be transformed into your first nature, who God created you to be.&lt;/p&gt;
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Romans 12 tells you to be transformed by renewing your mind so that you will not be conformed to the world around you. Your always think before you act, so today we’ll focus on why try changing your thoughts and how to do it. This is Part 6 of the Developing Your Relationship with God series.

Renewing Your Mind

The 2 Paradigms in Bible emerge early with Cain and Able and continually reappear as Scripture unfolds. Like Cain and Able you were born into the Attention Paradigm of sin, seeking the attention of those around you. The distinct Relational Paradigm is modeled by people such as Abel, Noah, and Abraham. Listen as Elayne exposes the two divergent perspectives for life in time and space and begin to step fully into a Relational Paradigm.

<description>&lt;p&gt;The 2 Paradigms in Bible emerge early with Cain and Able and continually reappear as Scripture unfolds. Like Cain and Able you were born into the Attention Paradigm of sin, seeking the attention of those around you. The distinct Relational Paradigm is modeled by people such as Abel, Noah, and Abraham. Listen as Elayne exposes the two divergent perspectives for life in time and space and begin to step fully into a Relational Paradigm.&lt;/p&gt;
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There are 2 paradigms in Bible, distinct and divergent. One is God’s plan for each individual to be in relationship, the other is the paradigm of the fall. Which paradigm will you choose to embrace?

2 Paradigms in Bible

Your Identity is Who God Created You to Be, not the titles you have or the things you do. There are many facets to who you are including what you do and how you look, but those quantitative things are part of your physical self and you are body, soul, and spirit. Upon salvation God created in you a New Spirit that aligns with who He originally created you to be. You are a new creation not limited or defined by the physical world and you are in relationship with God who will never leave you or abandon you.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Your Identity is Who God Created You to Be, not the titles you have or the things you do. There are many facets to who you are including what you do and how you look, but those quantitative things are part of your physical self and you are body, soul, and spirit. Upon salvation God created in you a New Spirit that aligns with who He originally created you to be. You are a new creation not limited or defined by the physical world and you are in relationship with God who will never leave you or abandon you.&lt;/p&gt;
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Developing your relationship with God - Part four. Who are you and what defines you is not the titles you carry or the hats you wear but who God says you are.

Your Identity is who God Created You to Be

Part 3 of the 40 day journey to Develop Your Relationship with God focusing on the character of God and discovering God is Trustworthy. Developing trust is relative to your interpersonal relationship health. Unfortunately, many people have heard storied, made assumptions, and religious baggage that hinders their trust in God. Join Elayne today as she digs into God's character and guides you through an exercise designed to let you trust God more fully.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Part 3 of the 40 day journey to Develop Your Relationship with God focusing on the character of God and discovering God is Trustworthy. Developing trust is relative to your interpersonal relationship health. Unfortunately, many people have heard storied, made assumptions, and religious baggage that hinders their trust in God. Join Elayne today as she digs into God's character and guides you through an exercise designed to let you trust God more fully. &lt;/p&gt;
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Knowing whether or not to trust a person you have just met is based on perception and your internal trust meter. Trusting God is challenged by the assumptions and experience you have had with religion and stories you’ve heard. Learn to know God’s Character and God’s Trustworthiness.

Knowing God is Trustworthy

As you begin to develop your relationship with God you started with talking to Him, praying. Now you need to hear His reply. The primary way God speaks is through Holy Spirit. Holy Spirit leads you into His truth in Bible. God has never stopped speaking and wants to speak with you personally. Unlike all other relationships you cannot see or hear God without a little guidance and practice. Join Elayne as she outlines How to read Bible and hear God speak to you personally in the 42 Episode, Hear God Speak in Bible.

<description>&lt;p&gt;As you begin to develop your relationship with God you started with talking to Him, praying. Now you need to hear His reply. The primary way God speaks is through Holy Spirit. Holy Spirit leads you into His truth in Bible. God has never stopped speaking and wants to speak with you personally. Unlike all other relationships you cannot see or hear God without a little guidance and practice. Join Elayne as she outlines How to read Bible and hear God speak to you personally in the 42 Episode, Hear God Speak in Bible.&lt;/p&gt;
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Speaking to God is easy, just start talking, but listening to God takes a little more effort. Join Elayne as she shares how to read Bible so you can hear God speak to you personally. Building a personal relationship takes communicating. God is speaking, do you know how to hear Him?

Hear God Speak in Bible

Do you want to attend church, go to work, love your family, and ensure your grandchildren will have the same freedom and opportunities you have? Join Elayne as she scrutinizes current events through Biblical Truth weekly. This is the place to hear what the Bible says about current events.

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