God expects us to cheerfully do all we are able to do to make ourselves finer and wiser. But we must never forget that the mighty change of heart is a divine gift conditioned on our humility. And if men come unto me I will show unto them their weakness. The enduring advantage of limitations, maladies, and disabilities is that they make us humble, more cognizant of our need for Him. The most precious possessions of eternity are gifts from God.
Renewal is less about using psychology or time management than about using covenants.
We should prepare every needful thing. We should be wise stewards. But the real power of renewal comes through covenants. When we make and honor sacred covenants with God, He commits the resources of Eternity to refine us, protect us, cleanse us, and teach us. I think of our dear friend Edna.