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04/04-PRESENT YOUR BODY AS A LIVING SACRIFICE


“Therefore I urge you, brothers and sisters… to present your bodies as a living and holy sacrifice.” (Romans 12:1)
The surrendered life touches everything—body, choices, time, and desire. A living sacrifice has no claim of ownership; all belongs to God. This offering is worship: deliberate, willing, and continuous.

  • Surrender of the body reflects surrender of the heart.
  • Sacrifice is worship in action.
  • Christ offered Himself—so we offer ourselves.

Poem – All of Me
I place my life before You,
simple and surrendered,
an offering shaped
by Your mercy.

Nothing withheld,
nothing reserved,
only a willing heart
and open hands.

Take what I bring,
make it holy,
and use it, Lord,
for Your glory.

Prayer
Lord, take my life as a living sacrifice. Use my hands, my voice, my time, and my heart for Your purposes. Make my offering holy and pleasing in Your sight.

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Clay Corvin

Clay Corvin is currently a Bible Teacher and occasional preacher at Bethel Community Baptist Church in New Orleans. He is the retired VP Business and Professor of Admin at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary after completing 38 years as their Business Administrator. He was the pastor at the Brantley Baptist Center for twenty-five years. He is married to Carol Corvin and the father of three children and has three grandchildren. He ministers today as Co-pastor of the Bethel Community Baptist Church and seeks to share the Gospel with everyone. Jesus is Lord!