‘Oh, how great are God’s riches and wisdom and knowledge! How impossible it is for us to understand his decisions and his ways! For who can know the Lord ’s thoughts? Who knows enough to give him advice? And who has given him so much that he needs to pay it back? For everything comes from him and exists by his power and is intended for his glory. All glory to him forever! Amen.’ Romans 11:33-36 (NLT)
‘And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him. Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.’ Romans 12:1-2 (NLT)
Scripture–Read the passage. Then, pick a verse or two that stand out to you and write them down.
Observations–What do you see in the verses you’re reading? Are there any repetitions of words or phrases? What ideas are revealed to you?
Application–How does this passage apply to you? What does this passage say about how you can give hope or receive hope today?
Prayer–Pray God’s Word back to Him. If He has revealed something to you during this time, talk to Him about it.
from When Self-Help Doesn’t Help: It’s an Inside Job