Living a Holyistic Life

RENEW YOUR MIND

written by Melissa Kessler

How do you react when you create a plan and things go awry? Do you get mad or frustrated? Maybe you even are tempted to throw in the towel! When you find yourself in a situation when your path seems to be going in a different direction than you had planned, perhaps a shift in focus, a renewing of your mind, will allow you to see that there is value in the new direction. As Christians, we always have the opportunity to go to God and ask that He renew our minds - give us His guidance and allow us to see our path from His perspective. In fact, the Bible teaches us that going to God should be the first step in our plan. Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans. (Proverbs 16:3 NIV)

When I went into the field of holistic wellness, I began to learn how important it was to renew my mind. As a Christian, I know that the best kind of renewal comes from trusting God. Complete wellness includes the body, mind, and soul; and the renewal of our minds, having faith in God’s perfect control and plan, is necessary for our overall wellness - which includes our physical and emotional health, our relationships, and a healthy perspective regarding our finances and careers.

Do not conform to the patterns of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is - his good, pleasing and perfect will. (Romans 12:2 NIV)

When I dig deep into a person’s wellness, I allow Romans 12:2 to be my guide. As difficult as it may sound to renew your mind - to stop conforming to the patterns of the world and focus on God’s will - this is the key. When we stop following what society expects, what the media suggests, and what our neighbors believe, and instead focus on God, our health and our life will take a turn for the best.

If you are ready to stop conforming to the patterns of this world and ready to commit to renewing your mind by focusing on God’s plan instead of your own, I encourage you to read the Word of God daily and ask God to show you what plans He has for you. I did – and as I grew in faith, God worked all things together, and the optimal wellness that I had been looking for all along started to materialize.

We are told in Philippians, So keep your thoughts continually fixed on all that is authentic and real, honorable and admirable, beautiful and respectful, pure and holy, merciful and kind. And fasten your thoughts on every glorious work of God, praising him always. (Philippians 4:8 TPT)

By focusing on what is positive and real, pure and holy, we invite God in, our hearts change, and we stress less - strengthening our immune systems and healing our bodies. When we stop allowing fear in and choose to renew our minds by trusting God’s plan, our wellness improves.

Choose today to renew your mind – your health will thank you!

Melissa is a wife and mom of 2 boys that are a huge inspiration in her life. She is an author and Christian-focused Holistic Health + Hormone Educator and helps women ditch adrenal fatigue so they can lead a more balanced and invigorating life. She has a great passion for natural health and living according to the word of God. She doesn’t expect to ever live a perfectly balanced life, but she does her best to achieve optimal wellness daily and to deliver the same to her clients and students. To learn more and work with her, follow her on Instagram and Facebook @holyoilygoals or email her at mel@melissajkessler.com