As we wrap up our teaching series, A Link in the Chain, Romans 12:1-2 challenges us to consider what it truly means to be transformed by the renewing of our minds. This powerful passage urges us to present our bodies as living sacrifices, holy and acceptable to God. But what does this look like in our daily lives? It's about shifting our focus from a 'my way' mentality to one that seeks God's will. We're reminded that everyone sacrifices to something - whether it's career, relationships, or comfort. The question is: what are we sacrificing to, and how is it shaping us? By offering ourselves as living sacrifices to Christ, we open the door to true transformation. This isn't about willpower, but about positioning ourselves close to the source of love and life. Like plants growing in the right conditions, we flourish when we create space for God's presence in our lives. This transformation isn't just spiritual - it's meant to be embodied in how we live, work, and interact with others. As we reflect on God's mercies, we find the energy for this transformed life, becoming living testimonies of Christ's love in a world hungry for meaning and purpose.

Link in the Chain | Living An Integrated Life - Romans 12:1-2 - Clint Leavitt

Listen as Luke Parker introduces the story of Nehemiah, whose realization of Jerusalem's destruction leads him to grief and mourning, even for sins he didn't commit, and how learning to repent and plead with God is the first step to rebuilding a broken world.

12 July 2020 | #here #now #us: Nehemiah 1 - Luke Parker

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Link in the Chain | Living An Integrated Life - Romans 12:1-2 - Clint Leavitt

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