21 Days of Consecration 2026 - Day 3 - 2/20/26 - "Strength to Think Differently"

Author: Superintendent Demetrius K. Samu-el, Sr.

“Strength to Think Differently”
Scripture: Philippians 4:13; Romans 12:2

“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”
“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”

Devotion:
When we quote Philippians 4:13, we often think about physical endurance or outward achievement. But Christ strengthens more than hands—He strengthens thoughts.

Real transformation begins in the mind.

Paul reminds us in Romans 12:2 that change is not first behavioral; it is mental. We are “transformed” by the renewing of our minds. The word transformed suggests a complete inward shift that produces outward evidence. Before your walk changes, your thinking must change.

The enemy fights for your focus because your thoughts shape your direction. If he can keep you thinking defeated, you will live defeated. If he can keep you thinking stuck, you will stay stuck. But when Christ strengthens you, He empowers you to reject lies and rehearse truth.

Strength to think differently means:

• Choosing faith over fear.
• Choosing purpose over pressure.
• Choosing God’s promises over your past.

Mental renewal is daily work. It happens when you replace anxiety with Scripture, comparison with gratitude, and negativity with praise. You may not control every circumstance, but through Christ you can control what you meditate on.

You are not powerless in your mind. The same Christ who strengthens your steps strengthens your perspective.

Today, think differently—on purpose.

Prayer:
Lord, renew my mind. Strengthen my thoughts so they align with Your Word. Help me to reject what conforms me to the world and embrace what transforms me into Your image. In Jesus’ name, Amen.