Romans 12:1-2
“Therefore I urge you, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect” (NASB2020).
Healing. So often we pray for healing. Even the Apostle Paul prayed for healing, and the request was denied. As much as I have prayed for relationships to heal, I am changing my request. Transformed seems a better request. Redeem the past and transform our minds so we may push onward toward God and His will. Studying the Bible daily helps in transforming our minds and our lives. Thankfully, God is faithful, even when I am not. The other day the story of Abraham offering Isaac as a sacrifice was shared. The focus is often on Abraham’s obedience, but my mind drifted to Isaac’s full trust and obedience of Abraham. He trusted and did as Abraham was instructed by God to do, even though it made no sense at all. God provided a ram after testing Abraham (and Isaac). This strengthened their trust in God. May it strengthen ours as well.
Father in Heaven,
We confess what we love most in this world often competes with Your rightful place in our hearts. Please forgive us, renew us and teach us to walk in your will and trust in your ways. Help us to look to You and trust The Holy Spirit within us to prompt our steps. Help us to hear Your voice above ours and those around us. May our faith and trust in You grow greater each day.
In the name of Jesus we pray,
AMEN
