Renewal is Important for Spiritual Growth

Renewal is great and essential in life. We sleep each night to renew and regenerate the cells in our bodies. We take vacations to get away from the struggles of life and spend time with family and friends. We even take breaks from work throughout the day. Renewal is an important part of life.

Paul tells us in Romans 12 that, as Christians, we need to renew our minds and bodies and present them as a sacrifice to Jesus. Let’s face it, the struggles in life are real and we need Jesus everyday to face them. It’s too easy to fall into the temptations of this world. By presenting yourself as a sacrifice, ready to serve God, you are setting yourself up for success.

Does that mean everything is going to be great? Absolutely not! There are going to be times when we fail, and that’s when we need to go back to Romans 12 and start again.

It’s a lifelong process of dedication to God and it all starts with renewing our minds and bodies. It’s the act of focusing on God and seeking ways we can serve Him in our daily lives.

Have you renewed your mind and body today?