Week 10 | Day 2 – OUR HIGHEST ACT OF WORSHIP – Romans 12:1-2
In view of God’s mercy, true worship isn’t a song we sing but a life we yield. Romans 12:1–2 calls us to place our whole selves on God’s altar as a living sacrifice, to refuse the world’s mold, and to be transformed as the Holy Spirit renews our minds through God’s Word. As we daily surrender—minute by minute—we gain power to resist the appetites and ambitions of our weak flesh and to discover and discern God’s good, pleasing, and perfect will for our lives.
APPLICATION
1 - Start at the Altar Today
Literally say to the Lord, “Here is my body … it’s Yours—use my eyes, ears, hands, and steps for Your glory.”
2 - Refuse the Mold
Identify one cultural pressure (approval, comfort, hurry, image) that’s trying to shape you and replace it with a kingdom practice (solitude, generosity, Sabbath, simplicity).
Renew Your Mind Intentionally
3 - Feed on Scripture daily (logos) and invite the Spirit’s personal guidance (rhema)
Remember that the Holy Spirit never gives rhema that contradicts logos. But in hiding God’s Word in your heart, you will not only not sin against God, but you will discover His general will for your life.
4 - Practice Micro-Surrenders
Through the day, pray short prayers: “Yes, Lord.” “Lead me, Spirit.” “Not my will, but Your will.” These minute-by-minute choices form a life of worship. Also, take time to worship today, even if it’s for five minutes.
5 - Learn to Test and Approve
Before making a decision—ask: Does this align with God’s Word? Will it please Jesus? Will it form Christlikeness in me? If yes, then proceed in faith; if no, release it.
6 - Name Your No’s
By grace, say no to the desires of the flesh, the world’s ambitions, and the demonic’s schemes; and say yes to the Spirit’s leadership in every arena—home, work, church, and neighborhood.
PRAYER
Jesus, in view of Your mercy, I place my whole self on Your altar. I say “yes” to You and “no” to the flesh, the world’s mold, and the enemy’s schemes. Holy Spirit, renew my mind through Your Word and transform my desires so that what pleases You becomes what I want most. Lead me into Your good, pleasing, and perfect will—today and in every small decision. May You increase and I decrease. In Your name I pray, amen.
APPLICATION
1 - Start at the Altar Today
Literally say to the Lord, “Here is my body … it’s Yours—use my eyes, ears, hands, and steps for Your glory.”
2 - Refuse the Mold
Identify one cultural pressure (approval, comfort, hurry, image) that’s trying to shape you and replace it with a kingdom practice (solitude, generosity, Sabbath, simplicity).
Renew Your Mind Intentionally
3 - Feed on Scripture daily (logos) and invite the Spirit’s personal guidance (rhema)
Remember that the Holy Spirit never gives rhema that contradicts logos. But in hiding God’s Word in your heart, you will not only not sin against God, but you will discover His general will for your life.
4 - Practice Micro-Surrenders
Through the day, pray short prayers: “Yes, Lord.” “Lead me, Spirit.” “Not my will, but Your will.” These minute-by-minute choices form a life of worship. Also, take time to worship today, even if it’s for five minutes.
5 - Learn to Test and Approve
Before making a decision—ask: Does this align with God’s Word? Will it please Jesus? Will it form Christlikeness in me? If yes, then proceed in faith; if no, release it.
6 - Name Your No’s
By grace, say no to the desires of the flesh, the world’s ambitions, and the demonic’s schemes; and say yes to the Spirit’s leadership in every arena—home, work, church, and neighborhood.
PRAYER
Jesus, in view of Your mercy, I place my whole self on Your altar. I say “yes” to You and “no” to the flesh, the world’s mold, and the enemy’s schemes. Holy Spirit, renew my mind through Your Word and transform my desires so that what pleases You becomes what I want most. Lead me into Your good, pleasing, and perfect will—today and in every small decision. May You increase and I decrease. In Your name I pray, amen.
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September
Week 1 | Day 1 – BOUGHT, BELONGING, AND BOUND TO CHRIST – Romans 1:1-7Week 1 | Day 2 – EAGER TO STRENGTHEN, EAGER TO SHARE – Romans 1:8–15Week 1 | Day 3 – UNASHAMED: THE POWER AND THE PATH OF FAITH – Romans 1:16–17Week 1 | Day 4 – WHEN TRUTH IS PLAIN – Romans 1:18–20Week 1 | Day 5 – WHEN WE TRADE GLORY FOR CONTROL – Romans 1:21–32Week 2 | Day 1 – NO PARTIALITY: TRUTH THAT LEADS TO REPENTANCE – Romans 2:1–11Week 2 | Day 2 – WHEN LAW AND CONSCIENCE SPEAK – Romans 2:12–16Week 2 | Day 3 – INSIDE-OUT FAITH – Romans 2:17–29Week 2 | Day 4 – WHEN PRIVILEGE MEETS THE PLUMB LINE – Romans 3:1–8Week 2 | Day 5 – SINNERS IN NEED OF A SAVIOR – Romans 3:9–20Week 3 | Day 1 – BUT NOW… GRACE – Romans 3:21–26Week 3 | Day 2 – RIGHTEOUSNESS COMES BY FAITH ALONE – Romans 3:21–27Week 3 | Day 3 – THE PROMISE OF ABRAHAM – Romans 4:1-15Week 3 | Day 4 – GRACE GUARANTEES THE PROMISE – Romans 4:16–25Week 3 | Day 5 – JUSTIFIED BY FAITH ALONE – Romans 5:1-5Week 4 | Day 1 – GOD’S LOVE ON FULL DISPLAY – Romans 5:6-8Week 4 | Day 2 – HOW MUCH MORE – Romans 5:9-11Week 4 | Day 3 – FROM ADAM’S RUIN TO CHRIST’S RESCUE – Romans 5:12-21Week 4 | Day 4 – STATE AND STANDING: DEAD TO SIN, ALIVE TO GOD – Romans 6:1-4Week 4 | Day 5 – DEAD TO SIN AND ALIVE TO GOD – Romans 6:5-10Week 5 | Day 1 – LIVING FREE, LIVING OFFERED – Romans 6:11-15Week 5 | Day 2 – SET FREE TO SERVE – Romans 6:15-23
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Week 5 | Day 3 – RELEASED TO BELONG – Romans 7:1-6Week 5 | Day 4 – A MIRROR AND NOT A LADDER – Romans 7:7-13Week 5 | Day 5 – FEEDING THE RIGHT KING – Romans 7:14-25Week 6 | Day 1 – FREEDOM—NOT CONDEMNATION – Romans 8:1-4Week 6 | Day 2 – RISEN THINKING OR STINKING THINKING – Romans 8:5-11Week 6 | Day 3 – ASSURED AND ADOPTED – Romans 8:12-17Week 6 | Day 4 – LIVE EXPECTING AND LIVE SENT – Romans 8:18-21Week 6 | Day 5 – HOPE THAT HOLDS US STEADY – Romans 8:22-25Week 7 | Day 1 – HELP, HELD, AND MADE LIKE JESUS – Romans 8:26-30Week 7 | Day 2 – GOD IS FOR US – Romans 8:31-34Week 7 | Day 3 – INSEPARABLE – Romans 8:35-39Week 7 | Day 4 – A BURDEN FOR THE LOST – Romans 9:1-5Week 7 | Day 5 – PROMISE OVER PEDIGREE – Romans 9:6-13Week 8 | Day 1 – CHOSEN TO CHANNEL MERCY – Romans 9:13-18Week 8 | Day 2 – PLANNED GRACE—PERSONAL FAITH – Romans 9:19-29Week 8 | Day 3 – SOVEREIGN STUMBLING BLOCKS – Romans 9:30-33Week 8 | Day 4 – A BURDEN FOR TRUTH – Romans 10:1-4Week 8 | Day 5 – A GOSPEL FOR EVERYONE – Romans 10:5-13Week 9 | Day 1 – GO AND TELL – Romans 10:14-15Week 9 | Day 2 – HEARING BUT NOT HEARING – Romans 10:16-21Week 9 | Day 3 – A HOLY REMNANT – Romans 11:1-10Week 9 | Day 4 – A GRAFTED CHURCH – Romans 11:11-24Week 9 | Day 5 – GOD KEEPS HIS PROMISES – Romans 11:25-32
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