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 Romans 12:1 - Beneficiaries of Grace


Friends in Lynchburg

We are the beneficiaries of God’s love and mercy.

I love Romans 12. If you’ve ever wondered how we should act and think as Christians, we find the answer in this chapter. Thank you, Lord God, for your holy Word. You give radiant light to all who seek you. You do not conceal the truth. The Way of Jesus Christ is right here in Romans 12, starting with this first verse.

This Bible verse goes to the mindset of the Christian.  It means giving our entire selves to God. Yes, all of our bodies. It’s a bit of a weird exercise to think about every part of your body but try it. Your hands, feet, etc., and dedicate each part to God because of what He has done for you.

Lord Jesus, thank you for my hands (old hockey fight broken knuckle and chewed fingernails included), knees (including scars from various childhood falls), nose (Scottish and crooked as it is), and ears (both damaged and blessed by ’80s rock), my legs (skinny and resilient as they are), and eyes (the window you’ve given me to this world, so blessed to see Your Creation), my hair (thinning and graying as it is), etc. Oh, Lord Jesus, I’m sorry for my sin, and I’m thankful for you giving your whole body on the Cross for my sin. You gave your entire body a holy sacrifice for us. We know these aching, aging bodies will pass away. We trust Your promise to provide us with new ones!

Please help me today to be a living and holy sacrifice. We know that only by Your Grace are we acceptable to You.

By Your Grace, I am here and able to live, work, and serve. May I extol You today in thought, deed, and word. Please bless my friends and family and help me to encourage and lift others up today. Thank you, Jesus. Amen.


Coltie




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