Romans 12:1 teaches us to present our bodies, our earthly lives, as a living sacrifice to God. We are to be holy and make acceptable choices because that is an act of worship to him as our Lord. Romans 12:2 teaches us why we should want to live a holy and sacrificial life and how we can do that.

Our faith in Jesus has changed our lives more than we probably realize. If we could snap our fingers and see ourselves as we could have been without faith in Jesus, we would probably be shocked by the differences.

Jesus has “transformed” our lives in ways we may or may not realize. We have a new way of thinking and feeling about the things of the world. We have a new sensitivity toward people and their feelings. We have new standards for what are acceptable and right behaviors. 

We can sense God’s favor and we can sense God’s displeasure as well. We can think with God because our faith in Jesus has renewed our mind. We can know what God is thinking because we know his word and his will for us. God doesn’t want the world to influence who we are. God wants us to reflect his holiness, knowing and doing what is good, acceptable, and perfect.

Your faith has changed your life, and it will continue to change who you are, how you think, and all that you do—as long as you continually live in sacrificial service to God. None of us will, but all of us can. We each have a daily, moment-to-moment choice to either live a conformed life or a transformed life.

Good advice and careful instruction provide wisdom. Wisdom is knowing that your faith can change every moment you submit to God.