By Andrew Williams
Opening Prayer
Lord, may our entire lives—our work, our rest, our relationships—become a beautiful song of worship to you.
Today’s Scripture (NLT)
Romans 12:1
“And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him.”
When we think of “worship,” our minds often go straight to singing songs in church on a Sunday morning. And while that is a beautiful and important expression of worship, the Bible presents a much bigger, all-encompassing picture.
This verse reveals that true worship is not just an activity we do; it is the posture of our entire life. The call is to “give your bodies to God.” This means offering everything—your time, your talents, your energy, your decisions, your words, your thoughts—to Him as an act of sacrifice. It’s living with a constant awareness that every moment is an opportunity to honor God.
Worship is how you handle a difficult conversation at work. It’s the integrity with which you manage your finances. It’s the grace you show your family. It’s the excellence you bring to your daily tasks. When you do these things for God’s glory, your whole life becomes a “living and holy sacrifice.” Your journey home is a journey of learning to worship not just with your lips, but with your life.
Disciples’ Life Tip: Choose one ordinary activity you will do today (like driving, doing dishes, or sending emails) and dedicate it to God as an act of worship. Before you begin, say, “Lord, I’m doing this for You. May it bring You glory.”
Closing Prayer: Father God, help us to see that all of life is sacred ground. May we learn to worship You in the mundane as well as the magnificent, offering every part of ourselves to You. Amen.
