Listen to God, not yourself

Too often we listen to ourselves and not God. We are filled each day with our own thoughts, our own desires and not allowing them to be shaped by God's word. It is easy to feel overcome by sin, discouraged by the events around us or feel trapped in situations. We need to hear God's word to us loud and clear so that our thinking is transformed. As Paul says:

"Do not conform any longer to the pattern 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