A Living Sacrifice
Romans 12:1
The Upward Look
by Max D. Hutto,
“Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.” Romans 12:1 NASB
An exhorting and imploring appeal urges a believer to respond to the mercy and grace of God by deliberately and intentionally presenting his body, his whole self, his mind, will, and emotions, his entire personality, every aspect of his life as an offering to God. He is to be a living and holy sacrifice, giving himself totally and completely for God to use. This consecrated sacrifice, which is acceptable and pleasing to God, is an obedient, submissive, and reverent act of worship.
Lord Jesus, in gratitude and praise for what You have done for me, for Your mercy and grace that has saved my soul, I give You my life to use for Your glory and honor.
March 20, 2026 - © Copyright 2026, Max D. Hutto.
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