May 17, 2026

About this episode

This episode discusses the importance of worship through surrender and transformation, based on Romans 12:1-2.

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. 2 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 Worship Begins with Surrender So Present Your Bodies as a Living Sacrifice Worship Involves Transformation So Be Renewed in Your Mind Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Romans 12:2a Worship Leads to Discernment and Delight in God’s Will “Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:2b Reflection: What is the one area of your life where you’ve been sitting on the sidelines?

Topics covered

• worship
• surrender
• transformation
• discernment
• God's will

Keywords

• living sacrifice
• renewing of your mind
• God's mercy
• true worship
• discernment

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Romans 12:1-2

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