The Middle Room Issue #1

A foundational Bible verse for me is Romans 12:2. “Do
not conform to the patterns of the world but be transformed
by the renewing of your mind.”
Another translation says “...don’t become so well adjusted
to your culture that you fit into it without thinking.”
This verse is so important because it reminds us that
patterns are ever changing. Fads are fickle. The only
thing that’s constant is the truth, and the truth is, conformity
robs us of so much in our lifetime.
I think back on my life and how many times it has
cheated me of my joy, my peace, my identity. It wasn’t
until I practiced renewing my mind, transforming my
thoughts and reprogramming my perspective, that it
clicked.
When I stopped focusing on what I was getting from
the world and started looking at what I could give, the
truth was revealed.
Truth is that the world needed me and my uniqueness,
my dreams, my quirkiness, my nonconformity.
And the world needs you and yours too.
So be reminded that in order to reestablish our
thoughts, in order to stop imitating the ideas and
opinions of the culture around us, we have to be steadfast
in our very own truth, not the inconsistant opinions
of this world.
THE MIDDLE ROOM 13