Awakening to the Grace of God Romans 12:1 – 2
“ Romans 12: 1 – 2 12 Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God – this is your true and proper worship. 2 Do not conform 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. ” .
From Salvation to Discipleship… “ From Salvation to Discipleship… God loves you just the way you are, but he refuses to leave you that way. He wants you to become just like Jesus. ” . - Max Lucado
Romans 12: 1b (The Message) “ Romans 12: 1b (The Message) Take your everyday, ordinary life – your sleeping, eating, going-to-work and walking-around life– and place it before God as an offering. ” . The Message
“ Romans 12: 1 – 2 12 Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God – this is your true and proper worship. 2 Do not conform 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. ” .
Prayer v9: “Hate was it evil, cling to what is good.”
Prayer v9: “Hate was it evil, cling to what is good.” v14: “Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position.” “Make friends with nobodies; don’t be the great somebody.” (Message)
Prayer v9: “Hate was it evil, cling to what is good.” v14: “Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position.” “Make friends with nobodies; don’t be the great somebody.” (Message) v17: “Do not repay anyone evil for evil.” “Don’t insist on getting even.” (Message)