Be Transformed By The Renewing Of Your Mind {5-Day Email Series}

Scripture tells us in Romans 12:1-2 that we can be transformed by the renewing of our minds. But, do we really believe it? Do we take God at His Word?

That phrase “renewing” is an ongoing action word. It means we are in process. On a pilgrimage. We aren’t home yet. And that transformation? It comes as we renew our minds. Changing our mindset. Changing how and what we think!

But, what does that look like? How do we renew our minds? And will we stand on the promises of God and believe that transformation is possible? Even for me?

Spend 5 days digging  in to God’s Word with me as we chat about practical and intentional ways to renew our minds. Each day of this 5-day email series will contain a video chat and some encouragement from God’s Word.

If you’d like to dig deeper, feel free to grab the two books that I used to go through this study: 40 Days to a Joy Filled Life by Tommy Newberry and 31 Days of Praise by Ruth Myers.

Grab your Bible and ask God to help your unbelief. Begin meditating on and memorizing Romans 12:1-2 and Philippians 4:8.

Click here to subscribe to this 5-day email series! 

(you do need to subscribe separately from my regular emails if you receive them.)

Each of the 5 days in this series will contain a quote or post on what I am learning about renewing my mind as well as a video where I discuss the topic at hand. I hope you’ll join me!

There Are No Extras…

You are fearfully and wonderfully made. You are God’s workmanship, created in Him to do good works. God has a purpose for you. You are not a mistake or an extra.

“There are no extra human beings.” Tommy Newberry from 40 Days to a Joy Filled Life

Finding that purpose and walking in it brings abundant life and joy. Living life with the GIFTS He has given us, for His glory, is fulfilling and life changing. Taking God AT HIS WORD will rock your world. BELIEVING that God is who He says He is AND that He will finish what He started in me brings peace & grows my trust and faith in Him.

Don’t sit on the sidelines of your life. Don’t wonder if you are an extra. You are you for a reason. The creator of the universe lovingly formed you with His good purpose in mind.

Now, who can you go serve & love & bless with the YOU God is making today?? The world needs your story, your authenticity, your unique beauty, the lessons you’ve learned in your pain, the peace you’ve found in Him and the joy you’ve found in trusting that YOU ARE A NEW CREATION.

Take that, Monday. 

I am a new creation, you are too

The other day someone told me I was self-disciplined. I laughed, I rolled my eyes, and I cringed on the inside. If you could have seen me a year ago I was going through the drive thru nearly daily, eating way too much ice cream every night, and I couldn’t jog even a lap. I stayed in bed way too long in the morning and had no energy. My unhealthy emotions were all over the place.

Today I had a moment of realization. You know what??? I have lost 43 POUNDS. I am growing a business I love with over 300 FAMILIES seeking wellness! I am BECOMING self disciplined. I am BECOMING courageous. I am BECOMING strong. I am BECOMING a positive person. I am a NEW CREATION. And it started with a series of small daily good choices. It wasn’t over night. It wasn’t one big huge leap.

What good choice can you make today that might just transform your life? He is TRANSFORMING you by the renewing of your mind. Speak life and speak truth. Enough of the words of defeat that are on replay. Speak.life. Your mindset matters. Fix your eyes on Jesus and whatever is true, noble, lovely and right. You are a new creation in Christ.

Now, get up and walk in that newness of life. Go!!! My brave choice today was to do my first ever no make up Facebook live without dwelling on what anyone might think of me and my sweaty self.

What will your good choice for today be?? Tell me, I want to know!!

Here’s Your 15 Minute Pep Talk

(If you’re reading this post in an email click here to watch video) 

A Plan for the Rainy Days of the Soul

We all have them. Rainy days of the soul. Because we live in a fallen, broken world, it’s just a part of it. Oh but to gaze at the Savior and be reminded of our FUTURE HOPE that one day there WILL be a day with no rainy days of the soul! Praise Him!

Until that day, we need a PLAN. We need to do some battle. Find our armor. Replace the lies with truth.

Choosing joy can be hard. But it can also be simple. Let’s make a list together of the “little things” that bring us joy. I say “little,” but we all know that these little things do bring us moments of joy. And moments of joy lead to a grateful heart and a content spirit.

“Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.” William Arthur Ward

(Click here to watch the video if you’re reading this in an email.) 

A Plan for the Rainy Days of the Soul

The Simple Joys

What are the “little things” that bring you joy? Joy is a fruit of the Spirit…let’s seek it, choose it, fight for it!

What would you add to this list?

  • Memorize Philippians 4:8 (grab this free printable)
  • Meditate on a Psalm
  • Memorize an encouraging passage of Scripture
  • Turn on praise music
  • Have a dance party in your kitchen
  • Read a chapter in a great fiction book
  • Go for a walk
  • Exercise
  • Have a cup of hot tea or coffee
  • Walk outside even for a few moments of fresh air
  • Text a friend
  • Call a friend
  • Write a thank you note to bless someone else
  • Meet a friend for coffee or lunch
  • Watch a favorite feel-good movie
  • Serve someone else
  • Pray
  • Speak the  Name of Jesus aloud
  • Turn on your diffuser with happy, mood boosting essential oils (citrus or joy blend!)
  • Open a bottle of frankincense or joy, take a deep breath and breathe it in
  • Write down 3 things you’re thankful for
  • Start a gratitude journal if you don’t have one
  • Let someone know you are thankful for them
  • Drink more water
  • Eat clean, healthy foods
  • Get out of the house for a little while
  • Have a small piece of dark chocolate
  • Tell someone you love them
  • Preach the gospel to our own hearts (Jesus is the GOOD NEWS)

40 Days of Praise

I’ve been going using the books 31 Days of Praise and 40 Days to a Joy Filled Life. Both such great books for helping us to change our focus and mindset.

Times of Refreshing: Spring Cleanse

“Repent therefore, and turn back, that your sins may be blotted out, that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord, and that he may send the Christ appointed for you, Jesus…” Acts 3:19-20

Lord, give us eyes to see the feast before us—a feast we often miss by being too busy to hear your Word, too distracted and stressed to sit at your feet.

“Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.” Psalm 51:10-12

We all need times of refreshing. For our bodies, our hearts, and our minds…

The world we live in today doesn’t leave us much time for renewal, cleansing, and sitting at the feet of Jesus. Our lives are chaotic to say the least. We have work obligations, our kids need to be 7 places at once, we’re coming and going and our calendars are full.

We must make the time to feast on Jesus.

What if we spent 5 days together fasting yet feasting?

What if we denied our physical bodies of our normal diets and instead feasted on what truly fills us up? Jesus. Only Jesus.

What if we spent 5 days together feasting on the Word made flesh that our own flesh might die?

Spring 5-Day Cleanse

Join Arabah Joy and I (along with Dr. Edie Wadsworth of Lifeingrace & The Oily Sisterhood)  as we spend 5 days eating only the nutrients we need to keep us strong & healthy while feasting on what gives us true joy and renewal: Jesus. 

This 5-Day Cleanse has been a game changer for me in my own health since completing it two times now.

My journey to wellness (both physically and emotionally) has been topsy turvy to say the least. After 3 babies in 3 years, my emotional wellness tanked. I spent years on anti-depressants, prescription sleep meds, 40+ pounds overweight and pre-diabetic. Over the last year, the grace of God has allowed me to come off all of my meds, lose 42 pounds and find energy, joy and abundant life once again. He is good. You can read more about my journey here. 


This cleanse helped me in so many ways. First of all, most of us are addicted to foods that make us sick. Food is medicine. If we can deny our flesh what it wants and only feed it what makes us strong, we are more equipped to use the temples we’ve been given to live out the callings God has on our lives. Abstaining from the processed foods and junk that many of us eat for 5 days will prayerfully be a jumpstart to the healthier eating habits we need.

I don’t know about you, but I need energy to live out this life God has given me. And my wellness journey has taught me that these right choices go a long way to helping me be all God made me to be.

Secondly, the cleanse helped me to push past a weight loss plateau and keep moving forward on my health journey.

Third, a cleanse has such spiritual value for us as well as physical. It is good for us to deny ourselves. It is a spiritual discipline that has value for our mind, body and soul.

Cleanse Private Facebook Group

Arabah and I  will be hosting a private place on facebook where we can walk through this cleanse together. You will find accountability, daily verses being shared and a safe place to share your prayer needs as well as what God is teaching you during this week of fasting yet feasting.

Once you’ve purchased your cleanse kit OR if you need help ordering, please feel free to reach out to me at candace@mercyisnew.com and I will be happy to help and then get you added to our group!

**This closed facebook group will only be for current members of our team Love, Mercy & Oils or the Oily Sisterhood.

How to Order the Cleanse

Read more about the cleanse and my 1st experience with this cleanse here! 

There are several ways you can get started with this cleanse.

1. Purchase the cleanse at retail cost without becoming a wholesale member. The cleanse, at retail cost, is $164.14.

2. OR, you can join as a wholesale member AND get the cleanse at the wholesale price for $161.25 AND when you join as a wholesale member with the cleanse I will GIFT YOU $15 back to cover your shipping & tax! So, that ends up being CHEAPER than the retail cost! (To get the membership AND the cleanse for $161, you need to join as a wholesale member by purchasing the BASIC KIT for $45 and then add on the cleanse to your order as well!)

Your membership will also include entrance to a closed, private facebook group led by Dr. Edie Wadsworth who does continuing education on wellness and all the essential oils and supplements. You will love learning about healthy living from a doctor’s perspective.

  1. Go to YoungLiving.com
  2. Click “become a new member” on the top right of screen.
  3. Choose wholesale/distributor, NOT retail.
  4. Put MY number in both boxes so that you end up with our group: 3387390
  5. Put the “basic kit” in your cart.
  6. Add the “5-Day Nutritive Cleanse” to cart by searching for this product in the search bar.
  7. Check out with form of payment.
  8. Send me a message to I know you want to join our group!

Fasting Yet Feasting

Let us be found faithful to feast on Jesus. Sometimes this means we fast from the world for a season. As we set aside this week leading up to Easter, let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross.