I have cracking open my Bible much more often recently. I just open a random page and start reading. Well my readings led me to some wonderful passages. I love when I find these type of things. I know they are more than just coincidence. They are God things. :) This time I started out in Philippines and then suddenly found myself lead to Romans- one of my favorite books mainly because it is so blunt.
The next few passages are from Romans 12: 1-13 ish They are letters that Paul wrote and they are titled “Personal Responsibility”
“And so, dear brothers and sisters I plead with you to give your bodies to God. Let them be a living and Holy sacrifice- the kind he will accept. When you think of what he has done for you, is this too much to ask? Don’t copy the behavior and customs for this world, but they God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will know what God wants you to do, and you will know how good and pleasing and perfect his will really is.
As God’s messenger, I give each of you this warning: Be honest in your estimate of yourselves, measuring your value by how much faith God has given you. Just as our bodies have many parts and each part has a special function, so it is with Christ’s body. We are all part of his one body, and each of us has different work to do. And since we are all one body in Christ, we belong to each other, and each of us needs all the others.
God has given each of us the ability to do certain things well. So if God has given you the ability to prophecy, speak out when you have faith that God is speaking through you. If your gift is that of serving others, serve them well. If you are a teacher, do a good job of teaching. If your gift is to encourage others, do it! If you have money, share it generously. If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously. And if you have a gift for showing kindness to other, do it gladly.
Don’t just pretend that you love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Stand on the side of the good. Love each other with genuine affection and take delight in honoring each other. Never be lazy in your work, but serve the Lord enthusiastically.
Be glad for all God is planning for you. Be patient in trouble, and always be prayerful. When God’s children are in need, be the one to help them out.....”
Just some food for thought!
Blessings!
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