TOTAL DEDICATION TO GOD
Romans 12:1-2, “1I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. 2And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”
Anchor Verse: Matthew 22:37, “Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.”
Total dedication to God requires a lifelong commitment to loving and serving Him with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength. Below an practical steps to help you achieve total dedication to God with Biblical references:
- Surrender Your Life to God: Surrender your life to God by acknowledging His sovereignty and Lordship. Surrendering our lives to the Lordship of our Saviour Jesus is the first step to take in dedicating one’s self to God.
- Cultivate a deep prayer life: Develop a consistent prayer habit by seeking God’s guidance, wisdom, and strength. This could be achieved with a culture of prayers Luke 18:1, “And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;”
- Study and meditate on God’s word regularly: Study and meditate on the Bible, applying its teachings to your life. Psalm 119:105, “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
- Obey God’s Commands: Obey God’s commands, even when it’s challenging or uncomfortable. John 14:15, “If ye love me, keep my commandments.”
- Serve Others: Serve others, demonstrating God’s love and compassion Matthew 25:40, “And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.”
- Worship and praise God: Regularly worship and praise God, acknowledging His greatness and majesty. Psalm 95:6, “O come, let us worship and bow down: let us kneel before the LORD our maker.”
- Surround yourself with positive influences: Surround yourself with people who encourage and support your spiritual growth. Avoid friendship, relationship and association with the world and whatever or whoever can take your dedication away from God. Proverbs 13:20, “He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.” Psalms 1:1, “1Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. “
- Be mindful of your thoughts and actions: Ensure your thoughts and actions align with God’s will, 2 Corinthians 10:5, “Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;”
- Persevere in faith: Persevere in your faith, even in the face of challenges and difficulties. Hebrews 12:1-2, “1Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, 2Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.”
By following these steps and Bible references, you can cultivate a deeper dedication to God and live a life that honors and glorifies Him.
Question:
Discuss challenges that can hinder one from totally being committed to God and the way of escape.
Victory Tip:
We must understand that total dedication to God requires a lifelong commitment. It is for a lifetime.
Prayer:
My Father and my God, keep me totally sold out to You with all my heart, soul, mind and strength in Jesus’ name. Amen