“12 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.” Romans 12:1 (King James Version of THE HOLY BIBLE)
“12 I appeal to you therefore, brothers,[a] by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.[b]” Romans 12:1 (English Standard Version of THE HOLY BIBLE)
(Please note that the following lyrics differ somewhat from what is shared in the live version of the song. The lyrics are shared in order to help to ensure that you have some clarity about what is actually being shared.)
Bread of life sent down from glory Many things you were on earth A Holy King, a carpenter You are the Living Word Bread of Heaven sent down from glory (Many things) Many things you were on earth A Holy King, a carpenter (You are the Living Word) sent down from glory (Many things) Many things you were on earth A Holy King, a carpenter (You are the Living Word) Awesome ruler (Awesome ruler), gentle Redeemer (gentle Redeemer) (God with us) God with us the Living Truth And what a friend we have in you You are the Living Word Awesome ruler (Awesome ruler), gentle Redeemer (gentle Redeemer) (God with us, yes) God with us the Living Truth And what a friend we have in you You are the Living Word Jesus, Jesus! (That’s what we call you) That’s what we call you (You were born in a Manger) Manger born, but on a tree You died to save humanity You are the Living Word Jesus, Jesus! That’s what we call You (That’s what we call You) (You were born in a Manger) Manger born, but on a tree You died to save humanity You are the Living Word Jesus, Jesus! (That’s what we call you) That’s what we call you (Manger born) Manger born, but on a tree You died to save humanity You are the Living Word That’s what we call you (Manger born) Manger born, but on a tree You died to save humanity You are the Living Word You are the Living Word (Oh oh oh) You are the Living Word (Oh oh oh) You are the Living Word (Jesus, Jesus!) Jesus, Jesus! (That’s what we call you) That’s what we call you (Jesus, Jesus!) Jesus, Jesus! (Oh oh oh) You are the Living Word Jesus, Jesus! (That’s what we call you) That’s what we call you (Jesus, Jesus!) Jesus, Jesus! (Oh oh oh) You are the Living Word (Jesus, Jesus!) Jesus, Jesus! (That’s what we call you) That’s what we call you (Jesus, Jesus!) Jesus, Jesus! (Oh oh oh)
“35 Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst.” John 6:35 (English Standard Version of THE HOLY BIBLE)
“17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” Romans 10:17 (King James Version of THE HOLY BIBLE)
Whatever you need faith for, listen to THE WORD OF GOD. Listening could include, but most certainly not limited to, doing the following:
Find scriptures and speak THE WORD OF GOD (Listen to your own voice speaking THE WORD OF GOD)
Listen to other anointed reading of THE WORD
Listen to faith filled, anointed messages and teachings, solidly rooted in Biblical principles about the area, topic or issue that you want to build you faith for
“37 And Jesus replied to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ 38 This is the first and greatest commandment.” Matthew 22:37-:38 (Amplified Version of THE HOLY BIBLE)
“6 While we were still helpless [powerless to provide for our salvation], at the right time Christ died [as a substitute] for the ungodly. 7 Now it is an extraordinary thing for one to willingly give his life even for an upright man, though perhaps for a good man [one who is noble and selfless and worthy] someone might even dare to die. 8 But God clearly shows and proves His own love for us, by the fact that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:6-:8 (Amplified Version of THE HOLY BIBLE)
“13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” Romans 15:13 (English Standard Version of THE HOLY BIBLE)