FOLLOW ALONG WITH OUR AUDIO VERSION OF TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL

A LIFE OF WORSHIP

READ

“Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.”—Romans 12:1(NIV)

REFLECT

Your new life in Christ is all about worship! Because of God’s great mercy and love demonstrated through Jesus' death on the cross, we now have everything to live for, because we get to live for Him and in Him.

However, this new life and new purpose does involve a shift that can feel hard and uncomfortable. Our desires align with God’s as we keep worshiping and following Him, which is why Paul refers to it as a sacrifice. Our true and proper worship is to live for Christ so we give up every idol to Him and continually allow our faith to lead us.

Today, ask yourself, “Am I worshiping God in this way? What areas have I not given over control of, and what might I be worshiping instead?” Then, take the step of faith to prayerfully say, “Jesus, I give these areas to You. Have Your way!”

PRAY

Faithful Father, thank You for Your mercy! Thank You for showering us with it even though we don’t deserve it. Help me to fix my eyes on Jesus and to cultivate the habit of remembering His work in my life. My life belongs to You, my Maker and my King. Help me examine where I’ve put others or things in my life above You. Show me what I’ve been holding onto so tightly that has kept me from truly worshiping You. I give myself to You today! Use and mold me as you please, Jesus. I love you. Amen.

FOR THE FAMILY

DISCUSS

1. What does it mean to worship God?
2. How can we worship God with our lives every day?

PRAY

Faithful Father, thank You for Your mercy! You deserve all our praise! Help us remember that we can worship You by obeying You, spending time with You, and sharing Your love with others. Help us to worship You today in this way. We love You, Jesus. Amen.