Text:    Romans 12:1-2

Sermon in a prayer:  Today is always the very best day to start over.

Three biblical practices that will help you find your path upward and forward in             any circumstance—

I.       Passionately pursue becoming secure and centered in your relationship

with Christ—verse 1.

• You are centered in your relationship with Christ when everything you do                  is impacted by your relationship with Him. 

II.      Resist the pressure of our culture's expectations and definitions of                                 happiness and success—verse 2a.

III.     Constantly renew your mind through exposure to God's Word and intimate   interaction with His committed followers—verse 2b.