A Fixed Mindset vs. A Growth Mindset

Blessings WOG,

Happy Sisterhood Sunday I pray that all is well with each of you. “I LOVE EVERYBODY “

In taking some time today to just revisit some of the things I have heard in the last couple of weeks, “A Fixed Mindset & A Growth Mindset” continues to playback in my mind. After the pandemic the schools here where I live, feel that the students have slumped into a fixed mindset. They are trying new ways to help students change to a growth mindset.

Well, we as women are suffering from the same issue!!

We have become comfortable with doing just enough to get by, but not enough to strive toward the mark. Our fixed mindsets causes us to believe that our intelligence, talent, and other qualities are unchangeable. “A what you see is what you get standpoint. However, we should look to be better everyday. No more excuses to hold on to your old self or, your old way of thinking. A growth mindset means there’s room to improve.

LOOK TO BE A GREATER YOU

LOOK TO BE A HEALTHIER YOU

LOOK TO BE A STRONGER YOU

LOOK TO BE A HEALED YOU

The multiple traumas that we face causes us to hold on to versions of ourselves that God wants us to change. Those cuts are not meant to be open wounds forever, but are meant to heal in order to remind us that we are no longer in that place of pain anymore.

Ephesians 4:17;21-24 (Easy To Read Version)

17 I have something from the Lord to tell you. I warn you: Don’t continue living like those who don’t believe. Their thoughts are worth nothing. 21 I know that you heard about him, and in him you were taught the truth. Yes, the truth is in Jesus. 22 You were taught to leave your old self. This means that you must stop living the evil way you lived before. That old self gets worse and worse, because people are fooled by the evil they want to do. 23 You must be made new in your hearts and in your thinking. 24 Be that new person who was made to be like God, truly good and pleasing to him.

Don’t stop yourself from growth. You can do all things through Christ.

Even the word “IMPOSSIBLE “ spells

“IM POSSIBLE”.

Dear Heavenly Father,

Your Word says, “be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind.” (Romans 12:2). I know that my thoughts influence my life. I also know that I can be transformed and my life can be transformed by the renewing of my mind. I’ve come a long way from who I used to be. Yet, I know there is so much more for me to become. I pray that You help instill in me the right mindset to go where You’d have me go next.

I can definitely identify some areas in my life where I don’t have the best mindset. At the same time I know in order for You to answer my specific prayers I have to adopt a selfless and flexible mindset. Furthermore, if I am to accomplish Your will for my life I can’t hold on to this same mindset. I’m praying for Your guidance. I’m praying for your grace.

If I am honest God, a part of me doesn’t want to change my attitude and mindset as it relates to some things. Life and circumstances have brought me to a place where compromise and serving others seems unreal. But I know I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. I know that I am meant to grow and be molded by You. So even though a part of me is resistant I know my mindset needs to be renewed so my prayers can be answered and my life can be transformed.

Guide me, Lord. Plant in me a new way of thinking. Give me new thoughts and new beliefs. I pray for the strength to fully adopt a new way of thinking that aligns with Your Word and the things You have for me to do. Help me release the thoughts and beliefs that do not serve me and will actually hinder me in the places which You are taking me. Help me to trust You above all things. Help me to be confident in knowing that You are ordering my steps and can “right” any “wrongs”.

Thank you for hearing my prayer. In Jesus’ name, Amen