Today we were pretty beat and tired. So my lovely wife decided to get us a Starbucks frap with an extra shot–of espresso. Oh yea, and a cake pop too! They were great. They gave us a needed boost. But as I worshipped today God led me to a couple of passages of Scripture that really gave me what I actually needed–a spiritual boost. Here they are. I hope they recharge your spiritual batteries too.
Romans 12:1-2, “ 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. 2 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.”
James 1:2-5, “2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; 3 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. 4 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. 5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.”
The more we live the more God wants us to realize that we will find true contentment and completeness in Jesus—who He is to us, what He has done and does for us, and who we are in Him! Now those are some shots we really need for life and living!
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The Preacher's Post 
When we are tired or away from God it’s hard to get going. The Apostle Paul understood this, so he starts Romans 12:1 with the words “I beseech you.” It’s a reminder that the ability to accomplish God’s will through God’s power comes after we submit ourselves for His service.