Reasonable service.

The Bible says that I should present my body as a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is my reasonable service.

The word reason -
Logical thinking or logical action.
The word service -
The action of helping or doing work for someone.

This passage goes on to tell me that I should not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of my mind, that I may prove what is good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

I find so much hope, love, drive, and purpose in these verses.

The Holy Spirit has done so much for me. Words can’t adequately describe what my wonderful counselor and mighty God has done in my life. It is logical that I have a heart to serve and be used of God in my own weak way.

I know, more often than not, I frustrate the grace of God with my lack of faith, my inaction, and my carnality but I take solace in the fact that His mercy endures forever and is patient. In fact, I suspect God is more patient with me than I am myself.

I find that my flesh and my spirit are often at war with one another, particularly on the days where I don’t renew my mind daily and present my entirety (Body, Soul, and Spirit) unto Him daily for His use. I am a free moral agent and at times I tend to be self-willed. Yet, on those days I begin and end with the Word and predetermine that I will be obedient to the still small voice within, I have amazing days filled with peace, love, and hope.

Today I present my body, my spirit, my soul unto the Master. I seek not money, not materials, not fame but only to decrease so that He will
Increase in my life. I seek the good of my neighbor. I expect good things to happen in my life because I have faith in the scripture verse that says my Lord and captain is a rewarder of those that diligently seek Him.

Like Solomon, today I don’t ask for prolonged days or wealth. Today I ask for wisdom. The wisdom that is from above and I shout “bless the name of the Lord, the living God, at all times!”

Thank you Lord, for saving my soul and bearing with me for Jesus' sake. Today I present all that I am and all those I love unto you. I ask that you give me the wisdom to do the same and renew my mind again tomorrow too if you grant me a tomorrow. I can’t keep myself for one day without your guidance. I’m a city without walls without you oh God as the primary and central force of and in my life.

This is my testimony, Wednesday, October 5, 2022