I'm a Sacrifice

     "I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship." - Romans 12:1

     We no longer sacrifice rams and bulls on alters as atonement for our sins. We've been cleansed from our iniquities by the greatest sacrifice ever made, and Jesus' grace is enough to forgive us. But that doesn't mean we stop there, that doesn't mean we're good to live however we want. 

     Jesus died for you, so die for Him. Die to sin, to self, to desires, and offer yourself up as a living sacrifice. This is how we worship God. We use ourselves for Him. 

Father, train my body in godliness. "Rather train yourself for godliness; for while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come." - 1 Timothy 4:7b-8 

Renew my mind. "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 12:2

Cleanse my heart from sinful desires and fill it with a passion for you. "Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me." - Psalm 51:10

Let my eyes see you. "Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law." - Psalm 119:18

Let my ears hear you. "And your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, “This is the way, walk in it,” when you turn to the right or when you turn to the left." - Isaiah 30:21

With my mouth, I will praise you. "I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth." - Psalm 34:1

I will lift up my hands to you. "I desire then that in every place the men should pray, lifting holy hands without anger or quarreling." - 1 Timothy 2:9

Show me your paths that my feet can walk in them. "If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit." - Galatians 5:25 

This is my body, my sacrifice, and my worship. May it be holy and acceptable to God.