Be Transformed By The

Renewing Of Your Mind

Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out!

“Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been his counselor?”

“Who has ever given to God, that God should repay them?”

For from him and through him and for him are all things. To him be the glory forever! Amen.

Romans 11:33-36

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. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.

Romans 12:1-2

The key to successful gift giving is not money; it’s listening to others and taking a personal interest in what they enjoy and appreciate.

This is true for family and friends. But what about God? Is there anything meaningful or valuable that we can give to God? Is there anything He doesn’t already have.

This scripture is a song of praise to God for His great wisdom, knowledge and glory, and is followed by a call to give ourselves to Him. “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.” Instead of being shaped by the world around us, we are to be “transformed by the renewing of our mind.”

What’s the best gift we can give to God today? In gratitude, humility, and love we can give ourselves completely to Him – heart, mind, and will. It’s just what the Lord is longing to receive from each of us.

The best gift we can give to God is ourselves.

Our Daily Bread – January 2, 2017