Romans 12:1 says, “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.”

Now that right there sounds like a mouthful of Sunday morning theology, but when you get down to it, Paul is telling us something incredibly practical—give yourself completely to God. Not just your Sunday self. Not just your best behavior self. Your whole life. Your waking up, going to work, drinking your coffee, talking to your neighbor life.

This is not about religion—it’s about relationship. God isn’t asking for performance; He’s inviting participation. He wants you, just as you are, to show up fully—mind, body, heart, and soul. He doesn’t want a burnt offering; He wants a breathing one.

So today, breathe in grace. Breathe out surrender. And offer up your life not because you have to, but because you get to. It’s not about being perfect—it’s about being present. And in being present with Him, we live the life that truly honors Him.

You are the worship. You are the offering. Live like it. Love like it. And walk in mercy that makes all things new.

“For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord as the waters cover the sea.” — Habakkuk 2:14

Sometimes it’s hard to see the glory of God in a world that seems more focused on headlines than holiness. But here’s the thing: just because we can’t always see it doesn’t mean it isn’t happening. God is moving. He’s always been moving. And just like those waves that never stop crashing on the shore, His glory is steadily covering this world.

We get so caught up in what’s wrong, we forget Who is right. We start to believe the noise instead of the still, small voice. But Habakkuk reminds us—there’s coming a time when the knowledge of God’s glory won’t be a flicker or a whisper. It’ll be an unstoppable flood. You won’t have to search for it, strain for it, or explain it. It’ll be obvious. It’ll be everywhere.

So don’t lose hope. Don’t stop believing. The waters are rising, friend. His glory is coming in strong and sure. Just hold on and trust the tide.

Let the world do what it will. You just stay anchored in the promise.