Romans

Romans 12:11-12

Tonight I have read all of chapter 12. Read it with me. I believe it may have something special for you too!

To not be of this world seems hard at times. Easily are we occupied/distracted with our phones, friends, our jobs, stress, families and even our loved ones. But God has asked us to not become like the world, but to offer our bodies as a sacrifice to Him. So that we may better hear him and be transformed by Him. I may need to shut my phone off for more devotion time with him, not be so caught up in "facebook" land to catch up with my friends. Instead I may need to see them more face to face so we can connect on a higher level. It's hard to say that our families and loved ones can be distractions for us, but when I put my family before God, I know that's not right. Doesn't mean I don't love them, but I need to be a stronger more spiritual Mom for my family.

starting in verse 9 it talks about Christian living. It seems so understandable. It seems so easy and to the point. But why must it be hard at times to live as a Christian?

Then I realize "IT'S" not hard it just means I need to strengthen my relationship with God. Satan is very sneaky and when he gets a grip on you and your life, it is HARD to get rid of him. He is not easily shaken off if I give him control. God says: DON'T LET EVEIL DEFEAT YOU, but defeat EVIL with GOOD. Never give up he says. Eagerly follow the Lord.

When I write like this it may not make sense to you. It may seem that I am all over the place but I think God knows what I am trying to get off my heart. I feel as if He is speaking to me in many directions. Thanks for following. ;)

Let me know if God said anything to you from Romans Chapter 12.