The joy of a narcissist is to see your family members and friends turn on you! They love division by assassinating your name and character. The saddest part is that the people who turned on you never came and talked to you about it. https://authorandrefullwood.com/journal/division-as-strategy

Unhealed wounds don't disappear with age. Check out my latest journal entry from Diary of a Troubled Preacher. https://authorandrefullwood.com/journal/childish-behaviors-in-a-grown-man

DAY 3 — “Consecrate My Body as Your Vessel” Scripture Foundation: Romans 12:1 (AMPC) “Present your bodies [a living sacrifice], holy (devoted, consecrated) and well‑pleasing to God, which is your reasonable (rational, intelligent) service and spiritual worship.” Highlighted Exegesis — “Present Your Bodies” The Greek word for “present” is paristēmi, meaning: - to place at someone’s disposal - to offer for service - to yield completely - to dedicate for sacred use - to make available without reservation Paul is not speaking metaphorically — he is speaking literally. Your body is: - the instrument of obedience - the temple of the Holy Spirit - the vessel through which God works - the physical expression of spiritual devotion The phrase “living sacrifice” means: - continually offered - continually yielded - continually available - continually obedient - continually devoted Unlike Old Testament sacrifices that died once, a living sacrifice must choose surrender daily. Paul continues: “holy, devoted, consecrated.” This means: - set apart from impurity - set apart from fleshly habits - set apart from worldly patterns - set apart for God’s purposes - set apart for divine assignment Consecration touches: - what you do with your body - where your body goes - what your body consumes - how your body behaves - what your body participates in Then Paul says: “This is your spiritual worship.” Worship is not only: - singing - praying - lifting hands Worship is also: - discipline - obedience - purity - stewardship - self‑control This is sanctification at the level of physical devotion. It is not enough to consecrate your heart and mind — you must consecrate your body. Reference Scriptures - 1 Corinthians 6:19–20 — Your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit. - 1 Thessalonians 4:3–4 — God’s will is your sanctification. - Galatians 5:24 — Crucify the flesh with its passions. - Psalm 119:37 — Turn my eyes from worthless things. - 2 Corinthians 7:1 — Cleanse yourself from all defilement of flesh and spirit.

DAY 2 — “Sanctify My Mind, Lord” Scripture Foundation: Romans 12:2 (AMPC) “Do not be conformed to this world… but be transformed (changed) by the entire renewal of your mind.” Highlighted Exegesis — “Be Transformed” The Greek word for “transformed” is metamorphoō, meaning: - to be changed from the inside out - to undergo spiritual metamorphosis - to be reshaped in nature and character - to experience inward renewal that produces outward change - to become something new through divine influence This is not behavior modification — it is internal sanctification. Paul begins with a command: “Do not be conformed to this world.” “Conformed” (syschēmatizō) means: - to be shaped by culture - to adopt the world’s patterns - to mirror external pressures - to fit into ungodly systems - to allow environment to mold identity Consecration requires mental separation. Then Paul says: “Be transformed by the renewal of your mind.” “Renewal” (anakainōsis) means: - to renovate - to cleanse and replace - to refresh and restore - to make new in quality - to rewire thought patterns A consecrated mind: - thinks differently - discerns differently - desires differently - responds differently - interprets life differently A mind not yet sanctified becomes: - easily influenced - spiritually dull - emotionally reactive - double‑minded - unstable But a sanctified mind becomes: - clear - steady - discerning - spiritually sharp - aligned with God’s truth This is sanctification at the level of mental consecration. It is not enough to purify the heart — you must sanctify the mind. Reference Scriptures - Philippians 4:8 — Think on what is true, pure, and noble. - 1 Peter 1:13 — Gird up the loins of your mind. - Colossians 3:2 — Set your mind on things above. - 2 Corinthians 10:5 — Take every thought captive. - Ephesians 4:23 — Be renewed in the spirit of your mind. Life Application — Day 2 Today is about mental purification.