Live a Lifestyle of Worship - Romans 12:1 - 2

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“Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God – this is your spiritual act of worship…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” (Romans 12:1 – 2, NIV).

Insight
Paul writes that worship is more than music on a CD or a segment of a church service… it is lifestyle. He says true worship is more than just inward spiritual communion with God…it is something to be lived out in daily life. Our worship extends to how we conduct ourselves, behave and treat others. God accepts this type of worship. The worship lifestyle increases and grows as we are increasingly transformed into new people by the renewing of our minds. Then we will know and do God’s will.
We worship God in practical ways as we use our spiritual gifts. “God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well. So if God has given you the ability to prophesy, speak out with as much faith as God has given you. If your gift is serving others, serve them well. If you are a teacher, teach well. If you gift is to encourage others, be encouraging. If it is giving, give generously. If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously. And if you have a gift for showing kindness to others, do it gladly” (Romans 12:6 – 8, NLT). Allow the Spirit of God in you to express Himself through you by serving others. You have a special function in God’s body. Function in your giftedness as a means of worship.
Commit to loving others by serving them. Show them your love through genuine affection, honor and hard work. Serve the Lord by serving others. “When God’s people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality” (Romans 12:13). Bless, pray for, live in harmony with and “enjoy the company of ordinary people” (12:16).

Prayer
Father, I will no longer conform to the pattern of this world, but I choose to be transformed. I offer my body and entire self to You. Thank You for changing me into a new person… A man of true worship. I will love, honor and serve others. In Jesus name, AMEN.