What does it mean to renew your spirit?
In Scripture, renewal is God's work of making a person new from the inside: a clean heart, a right spirit and a mind reshaped by His truth. It begins when we turn to Him and continues day by day as we stay close to Him in prayer and His Word.
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What does Scripture say about renewal?
This is the question behind our name. Psalm 51:10 is David's prayer after his worst failure, and it's still a prayer for anyone who wants to start again.
"Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me."
David asks God to create a clean heart and renew a steadfast spirit. Renewal is something God does, and we ask for it.
"Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God."
Paul says we are transformed by the renewing of the mind. What we fill our minds with matters.
"Therefore we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, yet our inner self is being renewed day by day."
Even when we're worn out outwardly, we're being renewed inwardly day by day.
"to put off your former way of life, your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be renewed in the spirit of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness."
Renewal means putting off the old self and putting on the new self created to be like God.
"He saved us, not by the righteous deeds we had done, but according to His mercy, through the washing of new birth and renewal by the Holy Spirit."
Renewal is by the Holy Spirit and God's mercy, not by our own good works.
Frequently asked questions
Is renewal a one-time thing?
It begins when you trust Christ and continues daily. 2 Corinthians 4:16 says we're renewed day by day.
What are practical ways to renew my spirit?
Daily Scripture, honest prayer, confession, rest and community with other believers.
Why is the app called RenewedSpirit?
After Psalm 51:10. The app is built to help you stay close to God one day at a time.
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Scripture and sources
Psalm 51:10; Romans 12:2; 2 Corinthians 4:16; Ephesians 4:22-24; Titus 3:5. Berean Standard Bible (BSB), public domain.
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