Episode 76: Romans 12

Today's meditation is based on Romans 12 from The Passion Translation

I surrender myself to God as a sacred, living sacrifice. This is the proper response to God’s marvelous mercies. And I live in holiness, experiencing all that delights his heart. This is my genuine expression of worship.

I do not imitate the ideals and opinions of the culture around me, but I am inwardly transformed by the Holy Spirit through a total reformation of how I think. This empowers me to discern God’s will as I live a beautiful life, satisfying and perfect in his eyes.

I empty myself of self-proclamation and do not create a false image of my importance. Instead, I honestly assess my worth by using my God-given faith as the standard of measurement, and I see my true value with an appropriate self-esteem.

My physical body has many parts and organs, each with a unique function. The same is true of the body of Christ. I am one of many, and we have all been mingled into one body in Christ. I am a vital part of the body of Christ, and contribute to the other members as they also contribute to me.

God’s marvelous grace has imparted gifts to all. And I activate my gift by using the proportion of faith I have. I serve and encourage others through the specific gift God has given me. I prosper in my generosity without any fanfare and flourish in my cheerful display of compassion.

The inner movement of my heart is always to love others, and never play the role of an actor wearing a mask. I despise evil and embrace everything that is good and virtuous.

I am devoted to tenderly loving my fellow believers as members of one family. And continually try to outdo myself in respecting and honoring others.

I enthusiastically serve the Lord, keeping my passion toward him boiling hot! I radiate with the glow of the Holy Spirit and let him fill me with excitement as I serve him.

This hope bursts forth within me, releasing a continual joy. I do not give up in times of trouble, but commune with God at all times.

I take a constant interest in the needs of God’s beloved people and respond by helping them. And eagerly welcome people as guests into my home.

I speak blessing, not cursing, over those who reject and persecute me.

I celebrate with those who celebrate, and weep with those who grieve. I live in a spirit of harmony, and am as mindful of another’s worth as I am of my own. I don't live with a lofty mind-set, thinking I am too important to serve others, but I am always willing to do menial tasks and identify with those who are humble minded. I am not smug and don't think even for a moment that I know it all.

I never hold a grudge or try to get even, but plan my life around the noblest way to benefit others. I do my best to live as everybody’s friend.

I'm not obsessed with taking revenge, but leave that to God’s righteous justice. For the Scriptures say:

“Vengeance is mine, and I will repay,” says the Lord.

If my enemy is hungry, I buy him lunch! and win him over with kindness. For my surprising generosity will awaken his conscience, and God will reward me with favor.

I never let evil defeat me, but I defeat evil with good.

Until next time, be blessed and be a blessing.

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