Transformation
“…present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect” (Romans 12:1-2).
Being a living sacrifice means continually, daily offering all we have to God. His Word is the only thing that can bring about transformation in our hearts and minds. So what does that look like, what do we do to make this a reality in our lives?
I listed some of the verbs – action words - in Romans 12. After you read the list, I encourage you to read Romans 12 and ask yourself how you see your role in the Body of Christ. What are your gifts? What are the things that people notice about you that you do well, and how can you use those things to glorify God by serving the Body?
Here are the verbs:
Transform
Renew
Rejoice
Pray
Contribute
Bless
Weep (with those who weep)
Live
Use
Serve
Prophesy
Teach
Exhort
Lead
Feed
Outdo
Overcome
Written by:
Michelle Dowdy