“Do not conform 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

I was wanting to get a particular job done, but I needed that ‘thingamajig’ to get it done… which I had! The problem holding me back was, I couldn’t find the ‘whatchamacallit’ that attaches to the ‘thingamajig’ to get it to actually WORK correctly. I’d tried a ‘thingamabob’… but that proved unsuccessful. So I searched.

It seems everyday, I have to SEARCH for something in order to DO something else. I can’t determine if I’m just not very well organized, or if I’m losing my mind! But when I can’t find a thingamajig, I’ve noticed that anger begins a slow burn inside. Given time, it can get very bad. I often swear satan owns a ‘thingamajig’ hider!

An ‘upset’ state of mind is not uncommon these days. In fact, ‘upset’ perfectly fits with ‘the pattern of this world.’ When I don’t get what I want easily enough, anger comes naturally! Using what ‘I WANT’ as a measuring device has no place in God’s economy… since I GAVE Him ‘me’ long ago. Now… I should want HIS wants.

Colossians 3:2 says “Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.” Which is a GREAT way to ‘renew my mind for finding out GOD’S will. God isn’t concerned as much about the ‘thingamajig’ as He is my state of mind in looking for it. His will, made readily available, is always ‘good, pleasing and perfect.’

Do the things of the world cause YOU to become discombobulated? Why not try looking up and applying ‘GOD’S’ whatchamacallit attitude first. It sounds like a perfect plan to me!