Tuesday, May 6- Romans 12:1

hey guys,
Have any of you ever had the privilege of staying in a hotel where meals and activities were included in the price?? That's called an all inclusive resort- parents love places like that because they don't have to think about all the little things they would be spending their money on...cruises are like that too. Don't you just love hearing this- you go to pay for something you thought was gonna cost extra and you hear these words, "Oh, that's included- no extra charge!"
Sweet!!

Now, getting back to worship- you need to apply this 'all inclusive' thought to your life. ALL areas of your life need to be lived as worship unto God- as mentioned in our verse for today.

Imagine, if you will, this conversation between you and God:
God starts by reminding you- ever so kindly- that worship isn't just about the song or music (yes, yes- you've said that already!).
But, He goes on to tell you that you must "...give your body to Me."
"What is that supposed to mean??" you ask Him.
"You need to learn to be obedient from your heart (obedience with pure motives), daily lay aside your own desires to follow me, put all your energy and resources in my hands and... trust in me to guide you."

((That's all inclusive worship to God))

"Ohhhh, nope. I can't do that- I can't lay this desire aside or trust you with that situation just yet... that'll cost ya extra!" you said with a slight smirk.

"Extra?! After all I've given already??" God just waits for your response- but there isn't one.


There are places in all of our lives where we just hold back- we don't give it to God- preventing us from having an all inclusive, totally surrendered life of worship to our Creator. Take just a moment to pray right now- asking God to show you those things in your life that you need to put aside or the areas you need to trust in Him more. And then ask Him to help you surrender those things to Him.

Don't wait for God to do more for you- He's already done enough!!




love you and see you at the concert!!
Pam S.