Body vs. Machine

Today's praise: I thank God that I've been blessed with a thoughtful, caring family.

It is a blessing to have a family that works together automatically for the greater good. It seems that we all have our roles to play that are interchangeable and yet unique. I love all of my family. Sometimes a family is like a living machine, well-oiled or rusty, shiny or dull, broken parts, spare parts; overall, a family is a family, and they are gold. It's like how God's followers should be. Everyone has there place (special talents, skills, personalities), and we all work together for the greater good which is to love God and to help others to see his love. We are all his people. On second thought, we are different than a machine. A machine does things without thinking, knowing why, without even wondering why. A machine performs tasks. A machine is efficient. A machine can be turned off. I think I understand now why we are likened to a body. A body has parts but also a consciousness, a free will. A body acts, is harmonious, and can by no means be turned off by a switch.

Today's Scripture: "I 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. And 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." Romans 12:1-2

Today's challenge: God, help me to surrender to you in times where I would not think to surrender. Help me to seek you in times where I'd like to turn to myself. Please transform my mind and heart.