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What is an adequate response to God in view of all that He has done for you? It is not enough that you just speak words of gratitude to Him. First of all, present your body to Him as a living sacrifice.

The word “sacrifice” indicates that it is going to cost you something to give your body to the Lord. Something has to be sacrificed- and that will be your strong self-will which wants to use your body- your eyes, tongue, hands, and your senses and passions- to please yourself.

Present your mind to be renewed- that is, to look at people and circumstances the way God looks at them.

Here is where you will have to cleanse yourself, from bitterness in the way that you look at people who have harmed you, from partiality in the way that you look at people whom you like and don’t like, and from unbelief, worry and fear in the way you look at circumstances or the future.

Always ask yourself, “How does God look at this person or this situation?”

Personal Reflection:
What are other things we must do in order to provide God an adequate response?