The Apostle Paul tells us to “be transformed by the renewing of your mind” (Romans 12:2). This implies that there is an ongoing process of evaluation and renewal. This starts when I give up my way of doing things (v. 1), and then the remainder of that 12th chapter is a checklist of changes in behavior that come about because of the renewing of our minds.
We need a regular report card on—☐ Seeing myself in the right light of faith
☐ Knowing and using my God-given gifts
☐ Loving without hypocrisy
☐ Avoiding evil
☐ Promoting good
☐ Loving others like brothers and sisters
☐ Not fighting for my way
☐ Being diligent in my work
☐ Being diligent in my spiritual health
☐ Serving God
☐ Rejoicing even in difficulties
☐ Growing in patience
☐ Praying regularly
☐ Hospitably serving others
☐ Blessing my enemies
☐ Being appropriately empathetic
☐ Finding common ground
☐ Remaining humble
☐ Repaying good for evil
☐ Not trying to get even
☐ Being a peacemaker
☐ Overcoming evil with good
Holy Spirit, I need Your honest evaluation. Show me my deficits, and then help me hear Your loving voice that guides me in the changes I need to make. I want Jesus to be seen in my life. Amen!
Craig T. Owens 
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