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Training Camp

No pain, no gain

Scripture

Therefore, I [Paul] urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercies, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices that are holy and pleasing to God, for this is the reasonable way for you to worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but continuously be transformed by the renewing of your minds so that you may be able to determine what God’s will is—what is proper, pleasing, and perfect. – Romans 12:1-2

“Father, if You are willing, take this cup away from me [Jesus]. Yet not my will but Yours be done.” – Luke 22:42

Declaration/Prayer

Lord, the SUBMIT & RESIST of the LETHAL COMBOS seem to be my most active part to play in overcoming our mortal enemy Satan. I see how the words of Your prayer on the eve of Your crucifixion demonstrate what SUBMIT to the will of our Heavenly Father looks like. You clearly knew the will of our Father, so likewise, I need to clearly know His will. And Paul’s words show me that knowing the will of our Father comes by responding to His mercy with working worship…which is continuously SUBMITTING to transformation training. Whether at home or at work, every day is training camp, so strengthen me today for drills of denial and reps of renewal that enlighten my know-how of God’s will to overcome Satan together. Amen.