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Life transformation is rooted in mind transformation.
Where your mind goes, your actions follow. Whatever you think about will dictate your behavior, attitude, and (ultimately) your direction in life. Your thoughts are sort of like a rudder—they steer the rest of your body.

Considering the influence of your mind on your life, it's no surprise that St. Paul emphasizes that in order for our lives to be changed by Christ, our thoughts must first be changed by Him: do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. (Romans 12:2). How are we to be transformed? By renewing (changing, refocusing) our minds so that they reflect the mind of Christ. In other words, to be in the image of Christ.

If our minds are so important, then it's pretty understandable that the devil would fight to gain a foothold in our thoughts. St. Paul the apostle writes, in 2 Corinthians 4:4, whose minds the god of this age has blinded, who do not believe, lest the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine on them.

What better place for the devil to attack people than in their minds? As thunder follows lighting, so actions follow thoughts. And if Satan can turn your thoughts against God, your actions will assuredly follow.

Therefore, it's imperative that you set your minds on things above, not on earthly things (Colossians 3:2). And when you focus your mind on God, it's only a matter of time before your actions, your passions, your attitudes—your whole life—become focused on God.

Do your relationships control you, or does Christ control your relationships?
God wants to be the essential thing in your life. Sadly, many Christians let other people's opinions control their own decisions, altering what they consider to be important.

Proverbs 29:25 says, Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe.

Your relationships with the people you're around could be a snare to you if you let them control you. However, if Christ is more important to you than any relationship, He will control your relationships, guiding you into the right, godly ones. Make Christ first place in your heart, and He will control, rule, and direct your relationships.