A Living Sacrifice to God

Romans 12

1 And so, dear brothers and sisters,[a] I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him.[b] 2 Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.

3 Because of the privilege and authority[c] God has given me, I give each of you this warning: Don’t think you are better than you really are. Be honest in your evaluation of yourselves, measuring yourselves by the faith God has given us.[d] 4 Just as our bodies have many parts and each part has a special function, 5 so it is with Christ’s body. We are many parts of one body, and we all belong to each other.

6 In his grace, 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. 7 If your gift is serving others, serve them well. If you are a teacher, teach well. 8 If your 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.

9 Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. 10 Love each other with genuine affection,[e] and take delight in honoring each other. 11 Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically.[f] 12 Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying. 13 When God’s people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality.

14 Bless those who persecute you. Don’t curse them; pray that God will bless them. 15 Be happy with those who are happy, and weep with those who weep. 16 Live in harmony with each other. Don’t be too proud to enjoy the company of ordinary people. And don’t think you know it all!

17 Never pay back evil with more evil. Do things in such a way that everyone can see you are honorable. 18 Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone.

19 Dear friends, never take revenge. Leave that to the righteous anger of God. For the Scriptures say,

“I will take revenge;
I will pay them back,”[g]
says the Lord.

20 Instead,

“If your enemies are hungry, feed them.
If they are thirsty, give them something to drink.
In doing this, you will heap
burning coals of shame on their heads.”[h]

21 Don’t let evil conquer you, but conquer evil by doing good.


Lord,

I thank you for Jesus. The same power that conquer the grave lives in me. Your love that rescued the world lives in me. Lord I thank you once more for speaking to me, I rather be found right in your sight. I choose you Jesus. Lord you know of my struggles, so I lay down all my burdens at your feet. Just like the way you gave me a new heart, Lord I will wait for you to renew me with a new love for people. Lord, as according to your Word, you say don't let evil conquer you, but conquer evil by doing good and bless those who persecute me. Lord I listen and obey now, Satan you have no right to plant all these thoughts into my mind. * Haha! Bye bye! :P * I send you to the feet of Jesus, don't ever come back. And Lord, you say forgive so that I may be forgiven as well. Lord I forgive everyone right now and I ask for your mighty hand to bless your people! More blessings Lord, abundant multifold blessings. Bless and protect the leaders. Lord i ask for your hand of protection to be upon the sheep. Sway all the hearts back to you. Thank you Lord, I receive your forgiveness, and I will wait on you until you renew me with a newer and stronger love for people! End of the day Lord, I choose to stand on your Word. I love you Father, and I thank you for this mighty love, this is the same love which will release your power. So Lord, i ask for infinite blessings to bless your heart!

I cut off all ungodly soul ties and i ask for the blood of Christ to cover me and my household. In Jesus name I pray,

Amen.