“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. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and
pleasing and perfect.” (Romans 12:2 NLT)
We may discover a lot of junk in the
basements of our inner selves. Old wounds, past losses, and shameful deeds may
lie covered, out of sight most of the time but still bothersome. A good
housecleaning may be needed -- not just the living room but the basement as
well; not just tidying up a bit but getting rid of accumulated stuff.
Unrepented-of sin prevents us from
welcoming Christ into the center of our being. Harmful attitudes and behaviors
can obscure the grace of God for us. “Metanoia” in Greek, “repentance” in
English, means a change of mind, a new mental state. We exchange the
self-centered mind for the power of the Spirit to free us from harmful
practices and attachments.
-- J. David Muyskens in “Forty Days to a Closer
Walk with God: The Practice of Centering Prayer”
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