I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God,
that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God,
which is your reasonable service. Romans 12:1
Oftentimes,
people have desires that aren’t in sync with God’s plan. They don’t care about
God’s will, as a result, they do whatever they choose, hoping somehow God would
accept their actions. They try to force their will on Him, but it doesn’t work
that way.
Ask, “Why are
you taking these actions?” and they’d tell you, “I prayed about it.” As far as
they’re concerned, God ought to accept their actions and choices since they
“prayed” about it. That’s absurd! There’s a difference between doing something
because you “prayed” about it and doing something because God said so and
that’s His will for you.
The latter is
the best and safest place to be; fulfilling God’s purpose for your life. Never
find yourself doing things for which you think you don’t need God’s approval.
That a plan, an idea or desire has been in your heart all your life doesn’t
mean it came from God. There’re people who are born with demons right from
birth.
Some others
receive demons while growing in an environment that’s littered with evil,
wickedness and demonic manifestations. It’s one of the reasons some people grow
up with morbid desires that stay with them for many years and finally, they act
on them.
But now that
you’re born again, God expects you to present your body to Him, as a living
sacrifice. Also, your mind must be yielded to His Word; your heart must be
regulated by the Word. This is the reason for meditation. Meditating on the
Word guards your thoughts in the things of God, in the direction of His plans
and purpose for your life. Don’t act on carnal desires of the mind that are
inspired by the world and its systems. Stay focused on the Word.
CONFESSION
My spirit, soul
and body are filled with God; I give vent only to His thoughts, ideas and
desires. He’s at work in me both to will and to do of His good pleasure. My
life is the expression of His will and glory. Hallelujah!
FURTHER STUDY:
Romans 12:1-2;
Proverbs 3:5 AMPC
1-YEAR BIBLE READING
PLAN: Acts 28:1-16 & Psalms 26-29
2-YEAR BIBLE READING
PLAN: Ephesians 1:15-23 & Isaiah 43
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