
ROMANS 12:1-2 Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer you bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God - this is your spiritual act of worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but 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.
Let's take these 2 verses and break them down... What does God mean by offering our bodies as living sacrifices? Simple. He wants us to give up our desires and let us allow Him to do his will in our life. The next part says this; Do not get trapped in the repeating circle of sin that the world has to offer, rather, set your mind on the Word of God, which will transform you and mold you to what God want's you to be. Once you set your eyes on God, and read his Word, you will be able to discern between what is his will and what isn't.
These two verses will keep every Christian challenged for the rest of their life on earth. Now, I challenge you, take up your Cross, and spend time in the Bible.
Do you struggle with you Faith? Many Christians do. Jesus said in Matthew 7:7 "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened." He also gives us two parables that stress the importance of persistence. Persistence is a must if you want stronger faith. It is true, knock and the door will be opened, but how many times do you knock on a friend's door and within a second, he or she opens the door for you. God's delays are not God's denials. He wants you to receive what you are looking for, but you have to be willing to seek persistently. Read the Bible daily, and put aside some time to listen to God. He will answer you, it always takes time. Put your hands on the plow and don't look back. If the door doesn't open the first time, keep knocking! And if it doesn't open then, don't give up. Winners never quit and Quitters never win.