The Power of a Renewed Mind: How Better Thinking Leads to Better Decisions—and Real Transformation
My business story didn’t start when I got an MBA or completed my first round of funding. That’s not my story; I was a recovering drug dealer and addict. My story of Supernatural Business started when I gave my life to Jesus. It was a new start, and I was taught about the power of renewing my mind. As I walked out the first years of my sobriety I memorized and mediated on scriptures from the bible. When I needed to grow in an area of character or life, I took scriptures on those topics and committed them to memory. This process started to transform my thinking. The bible didn’t tell me what jobs to take, or which people to hire. It didn’t tell me how much to spend and save - but what it did give me was a new mind – a renewed mind from the Holy Spirit that informed all my decision making.
Scripture speaks directly to this reality. In Romans 12:2, Paul writes:
“Do not be conformed 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.”
Notice the sequence: renewed mind → better discernment → transformation. Transformation does not begin with better tactics; it begins with better thinking.
Like an individual’s life, every organization is shaped by decisions. Culture is the result of decisions repeated over time. Strategy lives or dies by decisions. Growth, stagnation, health, and dysfunction can often be traced back to one root source: how leaders think before they decide.
Renewed Thinking Precedes Transformed Outcomes
In business, it’s easy to default to familiar patterns—industry norms, past habits, fear-based reactions, or short-term pressures. Paul calls these “the pattern of this world.” Left unchecked, those patterns shape our decisions: who we hire, how we respond to conflict, what we prioritize, and what we tolerate.
A renewed mind interrupts those defaults. It slows us down long enough to ask different questions:
Is this decision driven by fear or faith?
Is this about protecting my position or stewarding people well?
Is this aligned with God’s values, or just market expectations?
When leaders allow their thinking to be shaped by the mind of Christ—marked by wisdom, humility, truth, and love—the decisions that follow begin to change. Over time, those decisions reshape teams, culture, and outcomes. This is how transformation actually happens in organizations: one renewed decision at a time.
Decision-Making With the Mind of Christ
Having the mind of Christ doesn’t mean abandoning sound business principles. It means elevating them. A renewed mind leads to decisions that:
Choose integrity over convenience
Value people over purely transactional outcomes
Think long-term instead of reacting short-term
Pursue excellence without sacrificing character
These kinds of decisions may not always look impressive in the moment, but they build trust, resilience, and sustainable growth. Leaders who consistently decide from a renewed mindset create environments where people thrive, not just perform.
Romans 12:2 reminds us that renewed thinking sharpens our ability to “test and approve” God’s will. In business terms, that means discernment—knowing what to do, when to do it, and how to do it in complex situations where there is no obvious right answer.
The New Year: A Strategic Moment for Renewed Thinking
The turn of the year brings a natural sense of renewal. There is fresh optimism, a willingness to try again, and an openness to change. People set new goals, revisit priorities, and imagine what could be different. Wise leaders recognize this moment as more than symbolic—it’s strategic.
This is an ideal season to introduce new initiatives, reset expectations, and challenge old thinking. But the opportunity goes deeper than goal-setting. The new year allows leaders to intentionally invite renewed thinking—not just new plans.
Use this season to:
Reframe challenges as opportunities for growth
Encourage teams to think differently about their work and impact
Align goals with purpose, not just performance
Model thoughtful, values-driven decision-making
When leaders combine the cultural momentum of a new year with spiritually renewed thinking, change becomes not only possible but sustainable.
From Renewed Mind to Renewed Impact
Transformation in business is rarely instant. It is the accumulated result of decisions shaped by how leaders think. Romans 12:2 offers a powerful reminder: change your thinking, and transformation will follow.
As we renew our minds in Christ, our decisions gain clarity, courage, and wisdom—and the organizations we lead are transformed from the inside out.
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