If you’ve ever tried to change the way you think, you know it’s hard. Not “learn a new hobby” hard. More like “my brain keeps dragging me back to the same old fears, habits, and reactions” hard.
But what if I told you that the same God who said “Be transformed by the renewing of your mind” also designed your brain to make that renewal possible?
“Do not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may discern what is the will of God—what is good and acceptable and perfect.”
Romans 12:2 TLV
That’s neuroplasticity, your brain’s ability to rewire itself.
Every new thought, every intentional choice, every moment of truth that replaces a lie… your brain builds new pathways to match it.
When Paul told believers to renew their minds, he wasn’t just talking about spiritual encouragement. He was describing a divine biological reality. God literally gave your brain the capacity to change.
And I know this personally.
In 2019, I had an ischemic stroke, the kind that blocks blood flow to the brain. It shook everything. It was frustrating, humbling and faith-building all at the same time.
But as I went through rehab, I learned something I’ll never forget: my brain started finding new routes.
Where one pathway was damaged, another began to open.
That’s neuroplasticity, and it’s proof that God built recovery into the design.
It’s the same way spiritually. You can’t always control the first thought that pops up, but you can choose the second one. You can teach your brain to stop looping on fear, anxiety, or shame and start aligning with peace, hope, and truth. It takes time, consistency, and grace, but it’s possible.
Science says repetition rewires.
Scripture says meditation transforms.
Turns out, they’re saying the same thing.
When you pray daily, when you speak Scripture over yourself, when you replace “I can’t” with “God can,” your neurons start linking differently. That’s not just motivation. That’s remodeling.
The same way my brain began building new connections after that stroke, your spiritual life can rebuild trust, focus, and peace through truth. Neuroplasticity is how God makes healing not just hopeful, but physiological.
So if you’ve ever wondered why it takes time for new habits to stick, or why faith sometimes feels like practice, this is why. You’re rewiring.
You’re not who you used to be because your brain, and your belief, aren’t either.
Science may call it neuroplasticity.
Scripture calls it renewal.
Either way, your mind is not your prison. It’s your testimony in progress.
We truly serve an awesome and mighty God. Every neuron, every thought, every pathway speaks of His perfect design… a Creator who planned renewal right into our biology.
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I began seeing firsthand ways that G-d began shaking his disciples. A dramatic sermon titled “Purge Me Lord” (Bill Cloud) demonstrated that others were called to renew behaviors and thoughts.
Testings became prevalent and on occasion direct communication. The Ruach made it clear that G-d did not like the programs and movies I was watching. I was stunned that it mattered.
Neuro plasticity is an interesting concept and good habits can become ingrained. We all have different methodologies for growth. Yet, struggles persist.
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Can my eternally blessed Maker replace all of my innards & wiring with vintage (pre-Designed Obsolescence) Sears Roebuck? My traditional prayer.. Especially da Roebuck! Didn't need no stinkin' gloatin' Romans to call this best of what's left of me to emerge! Blessings on the breeze and circulatin' from Da Big One to all of us on this spinning gaseous if mysterious orb...
Da Main Refrain (Let US Pray....)
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Warmly towards All,
Tio Mitchito