Embrace The Power Of Starting Over

Dear Friends!

If there’s one thing I’ve learned through the years, it’s that life is a journey filled with ups and downs, triumphs and challenges.

But no matter where you find yourself, God has a plan to help you grow, heal, and move forward. Sometimes, those challenges mean we need to make a fresh start — let’s call it “a total reset” — to embrace the life He has for us.

Today, I want to give you a practical and empowered approach to doing this. I think you’ll be really blessed by it. This reset is focused on three transformative steps: Receive God’s Truth and Renew Your Mind, which leads to being able to Reset Your Life. Try saying it out loud:

“Receive. Renew. Reset.”

Now, let me share a little about each step with you.

1. RECEIVE GOD'S TRUTH

The first step toward transformation is understanding and receiving God’s truth. Jesus said, “And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free” (John 8:32). That truth is the foundation for everything else in life.

For many years, I struggled to believe God truly loved me. I was weighed down by guilt, shame, and condemnation because of my past. But one day, I realised that I was believing lies about myself instead of the truth of God’s Word.

His Word says that you are . . . fearfully and wonderfully made . . . (Psalm 139:14) and that you are loved . . . with an everlasting love. . . (Jeremiah 31:3). Those promises are for me — and they are for you too!

If you’ve been holding on to negative thoughts or feelings about yourself, I encourage you to let them go. Believe what God says about you, not what the enemy whispers in your ear. God’s truth is the key to freedom, and it’s the first step to experiencing a fresh start in Him. His truth is always available to you. But you must choose to receive it!

RENEW YOUR MIND

Once you’ve embraced God’s truth, the next step is to renew your mind. This is a process that takes time and intentionality.

Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. (Romans 12:2)

For years, my mind was filled with negativity and self-doubt. I didn’t even realise how much my thoughts were affecting my life. But when I began studying God’s Word, I learned I could control my thoughts. Instead of letting the enemy fill my mind with lies, I could replace those lies with the truth of Scripture.

Renewing your mind isn’t always easy — at first, it can feel like trying to tame a wild animal. But the more you meditate on God’s Word, the more it becomes a filter for your thoughts. Over time, it will expose the lies of the enemy and fill your heart with God’s peace, joy, and truth.

If you’re struggling with negative thoughts, don’t give up! Keep feeding your mind with the Word of God, and you’ll see a transformation in the way you think and live. Believe me: A renewed mind is so incredibly life-altering.

RESET YOUR LIFE

When you take the time to receive God’s truth and renew your mind, you set the stage for something extraordinary — a total reset in your life. This reset is about more than just starting over; it’s about stepping into the new things God has planned for you. Second Corinthians 5:17 says . . .

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! I want you to know that this is a promise for you. No matter where you’ve been or what you’ve experienced, God can make all things new in your life.

One of the keys to resetting your life is learning to speak God’s Word over your circumstances. I’ve seen this truth at work in my own life. There was a time when I spoke negatively about myself and my situation, and it kept me stuck. But when I began to declare God’s promises — things like “I am more than a conqueror through Christ” (Romans 8:37) and “God works all things together for my good” (Romans 8:28) — it changed not just my attitude but my entire outlook.

When you cooperate with God and stay in agreement with His Word, you set yourself up to enjoy every good thing He has planned for your life. The fruit of a reset life is incredible. You’ll experience peace that surpasses understanding, joy that isn’t tied to your circumstances, and relationships that thrive because they’re rooted in love and grace. When you trust God and take steps of faith,

So wherever you are today, know this: God has a good plan for you. He wants to help you let go of the past, embrace His truth, and walk in the freedom and joy that only He can give.

As you take these steps to receive God’s truth and renew your mind, ultimately it leads to resetting your life. It’s not always easy, but it’s always worth it.

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God loves you unconditionally, and He has equipped you to do amazing things. Now is the time to take that step of faith and embrace a reset in your life today!