Romans 12:1–2 (NKJV)

“I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service.

And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind…”

A man is called to strength that begins with his surrender, offering his body as a living sacrifice, disciplined, setting himself apart, and fully available to God.

This is not weakness but deliberate devotion as he chooses daily to lay down his pride, resist his fleshly impulses, and his self-rule on the altar of God and stand firm in obedience.

He refuses to be molded by the shifting pressures of culture and instead trains his mind in truth found in God’s Word allowing God to reshape his thinking, sharpen his judgment, and steady his character.

This passage paints a picture of a man at his best: anchored, self-controlled, spiritually alert, and committed to discovering and living out the good, acceptable, and perfect will of God.

Patrick Wellins

Trusting your faith!

From Philippians 4:4-7

“make your requests known to God”

Ok, you have done that…

Now trust the silence…

Do all you need to do to stand! (Paraphrase from Ephesians 6:13-16)

Now get quiet and stand!

Trust the One who has requested your requests and is taking a stand for you as you are standing!

Don’t worry about not hearing that “still small voice” (from 1 Kings 19:12)!

Dear ones, faith is not hearing the answers, but faith is trusting in the One who has the answers…

Do you think it's time you become empowered?

Psalm 139:7-10 TPT

7 Where could I go from your Spirit? Where could I run and hide from your face?

8 If I go up to heaven, you’re there! If I go down to the realm of the dead, you’re there too!

9 If I fly with wings into the shining dawn, you’re there! If I fly into the radiant sunset, you’re there waiting!

10 Wherever I go, your hand will guide me; your strength will empower me.

As a Christian, before you start your day, say out loud, “I trust You Lord Jesus to guide me, I trust You in all things, no matter what may happen in my life today. That you will guide me and empower me in all things.” 

Before you step out of your door into your day, think who the Lord truly is, and all of His power and glory.

Think about the depth and fullness of His love for you, and all of what that truly means!  

Acknowledging Him as you head out onto this world!

This simple practice will help you to see the Lord in every situation, and is an acknowledgment of His sovereign control over every aspect of your life.

And when you and I learn to see every aspect of our lives from this prospective, that is through the knowledge and understanding that the Lords presence in our lives is continuous.  

It means that when fear and doubt loom all around us in this life they lose their grip on us. And overwhelming circumstances will become spiritual opportunities for all aspects of growth.  

And when we re-commit our trust in Jesus no matter the circumstances we are facing each day, we will start to receive His blessings gratefully, knowing that all blessings flow directly from the Lords hand of grace.

Our daily vocalization of trusting in the Lord concerning all things in our lives will strengthen our relationship with Him and keep us close to Him all day, every day!

And that is a good thing…