The Renewed Mind with Ashley Varner

Summary: It's possible to experience joy no matter what circumstance you find yourself in. Being joyful isn't the same as being happy. It's a deeper, quiet, confidence that says, "I know I can experience joy even in the most difficult of situations." That can be your reality! Resources Mentioned: The Mindset Reset: https://ashleyvarner.com/mindset Truth Journaling: https://ashleyvarner.com/free Power of Prayer Workbook: https://ashleyvarner.com/prayer

Here are 5 verses to help you navigate through your feelings so you can give God your best and reach new heights in Christ. Colossians 3:23 It can be discouraging when you serve and don’t feel appreciated for what you do. When no one says “thank you” or “good job.” It’s in the those times that we have to look to WHO we’re actually serving. Colossians 3:23 says, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart as working FOR THE LORD, and not for men.” The next verse goes on to say, “Because you know you’ll receive an inheritance from the Lord as your reward, it is the Lord Christ you are serving.” God sees every piece of laundry you pick up and every piece of paperwork you file. He sees every time you bow to your knees to pray and every morning you wake up early to help someone else. He’s the one you’re serving and He see you. Isaiah 42:8 Isaiah 42:8 “I am the Lord that is my name and I will not give my glory to another.” Usually I see this verse and think about idols. But God says He won’t share His glory with anyone. Including ME. If I’m too busy worrying about how much I’m unappreciated, then it could be that I’m trying to hog some of the glory. This was a lesson that I learned first hand this year. I was throwing a pity party and felt God say, “Ashley, what if the only reward you received was Me saying “well done” would that be enough for you?” Whew! That put me in my place! I surrendered my pride and said, “Yes Lord. To You and You alone be the glory.” 1 Timothy 4:12 When we feel unappreciated, sometimes it’s because we’re younger, but we can also feel like people are looking down on us because we’re less experienced in a particular ministry. We’re new. We don’t have it all together. In those times, we can turn our feelings of being unappreciated around and instead be the example. When I’m feeling unappreciated, I work to appreciate others. I think of all the people around me who make my life easier, who teach my kids, who serve in the same ministries as I do, and I work to appreciate them. 1 Timothy 4:12 | Ashley Varner | AshleyVarner.com set an example for the believers 1 Thessalonians 5:18 We are called to give thanks in every circumstance. Even when you feel unappreciated, you can remain grateful. When I’m serving, it helps me to remember that I should give thanks for the opportunity to serve. It’s a privilege to serve my family! It’s an honor to serve at my church! I can look upward instead of inward and give God thanks. That takes care of any feelings I have of being unappreciated. Luke 12:7 Last but not least! Verse 5! Jesus said, “You are of more value…” God values YOU. He values the work that you are doing for Him. He appreciates you. And I don’t know about you, but just knowing that is enough for me!

You can do a lot of things to change your life, but if you don't change your thinking first, your actions won't be long lasting. There's a lot of talk about mindset work right now, but this is a Christian idea. Paul told the Romans thousands of years ago to be transformed by the renewing of their mind. Today I'm sharing 3 steps to taking your thoughts captive and why it's so important. These 3 steps will absolutely change your life if you apply them!   Unstable emotions are a sign that you're not taking your thoughts captive. Your circumstances have no DIRECT impact on your emotions. We all grow up thinking that our feelings are a direct result of your circumstances. The thoughts you have about your circumstances are what determine your emotions. Free Video Training: https://ashleyvarner.com/training Example of the Fiery Furnace Example of last year's Super Bowl The Thinking Triangle Thoughts --> Emotions --> Actions Circumstances aren't anywhere in there. Because every circumstance is neutral. Circumstances are just the unemotional, provable facts of things going on around you. Thoughts are sentences in your mind, and you don't have to believe everything you think. That starts with taking your thoughts captive. 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 says, "For thought we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought and make it obedient to Christ." Step 1: Be aware of what you're thinking. - You have God's help to control your thinking. - It starts by being aware of what you're thinking. Step 2: Check your thoughts against God's Word. - We demolish strongholds by seeing if our thoughts set themselves up against the knowledge of God. - If they line up, then they past the test. - If they don't line up, then they have to go. Free Resource: Truth Journaling  Free Resources   Step 3: Take the thoughts that don't line up captive. - Look in God's Word for truth that changes your thinking. - It will take time. - In the free video training, I go more in-depth about neuro-pathways and how they work in regards to changing our thinking. Ways to Jump Start Renewing Your Mind - The Mindset Reset: 6 Week Self-Paced Course -  Mindset Reset Sales Page - Get on the Waitlist of 180Confidence -  180Confidence Waitlist  

It’s the beginning of a new year and as we look to the future, I want to give you permission to dream bigger than you ever have before. God has given you dreams, it's time to become a visionary that can take hold of the dreams God has given you and take the steps to see them come to pass. Resources Mentioned: The Mindset Reset: https://ashleyvarner.com/mindset Free Confidence Affirmations: https://ashleyvarner.com/affirmations 

Are you unconsciously sabotaging your success? Today, I'm sharing 10 habits that may be derailing you from achieving your dreams. I'm breaking these habits down into 3 categories: mindset, actions, and money. Resources Mentioned: The Mindset Reset: https://ashleyvarner.com/mindset 180Confidence: https://ashleyvarner.com/180 

There’s a myth that only pastors and missionaries are called by God. Nothing could be further from the truth. You can pursue the God-given passions in your heart and you can pursue them with confidence! Resources Mentioned: Blog Post: https://ashleyvarner.com/passion-confidence Your Passion + HIS Purpose Workbook: https://renewedmind.lpages.co/your-passion-his-purpose/ 180Confidence: https://ashleyvarner.com/180

Did you know that 92% of all New Year's Resolutions aren't met? I want you to succeed in your dreams and goals this coming year! Here are 8 ways you can start your year off for success! Resources Mentioned: 180Confidence: https://ashleyvarner.com/180 Weekly Reset Worksheet: https://ashleyvarner.com/free 

We all have people in our lives who are difficult to be around. There may even be people in your life who are toxic. These people may try to manipulate, intimidate, or control you. Today, I'm sharing how you can proactivity deal with toxic people in your life by changing your mindset, pausing before reacting, and creating healthy boundaries. Resources Mentioned: Get on the Waitlist for 180Confidence: https://ashleyvarner.com/waitlist

How does God define success? How can we know that we're experiencing success the way God sees success? In today's episode, I'm sharing some nuggets from Proverbs 31 that business women can take and start using to define their success - God's Way! Resources Mentioned: Passage of Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31 Weekly Reset Episode: https://ashleyvarner.com/sunday-reset/  Your Passion His Purpose: https://ashleyvarner.com/free  180Confidence: https://ashleyvarner.com/waitlist