Paul tells us in Romans 12 to offer up our minds and bodies as a pleasing sacrifice to the Lord. Have you ever wondered where he got that from? David poured his heart out to Yahweh in this psalm after he had committed both murder and adultery and performed exactly what Paul later calls for in Romans. He even tells Yahweh that he knows he will not accept burnt offerings because those offering were meant to be the outward expression of something far more important: a broken and contrite heart, a heart that recognizes its sinfulness and imperfections and seeks to have those wiped away by God so as to become infused with his Spirit. This is the purpose of all of God's covenants with any who would consider themselves his people. If we are not offering up ourselves, surrendering our person, our pains, and our troubles, to him, then he cannot heal us. He cannot put the pieces back together. May we do as Paul and David say so that we too can experience the overwhelming influx of his grace, joy, and peace. Check out this episode to learn more.

Song: Our Great God

Artist: Todd Agnew

Album: Better Questions

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