There is an old story of a chicken and a pig that illustrates on of the truths of life. A chicken and a pig were going down an old dirt road, when they noticed a sign telling of a banquet to be given for a charitable organization. Both the chicken and the pig thought they should help, but could not think of a way. Suddenly, the chicken said, “I know! I’ll donate a dozen eggs, and you can donate the ham.” The pig said, “Hold it. A dozen eggs from you is just a contribution but a ham from me is a real sacrifice; why, it’s total commitment.”

Well, that is exactly what God wants from each of us. He does not want just a contribution with an hour or two of church attendance on Sunday. He wants total commitment; He wants your life.

Romans 12:1 says, “present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service.”