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'Living Sacrifice' by Jeremy Bilson: A Melodic Offering of Our Soul


'Living Sacrifice' by Jeremy Bilson is a song with a very deep message. When you really listen to the lyrics and start reflecting on them, this really gets you thinking about the meaning of sacrifice, and how this applies to us. It starts off with encouraging us to lay down every fear and every past failure at the foot of the cross. That's the first invitation Jeremy extends in these lyrics. Sure, this song is great to sing along to, and it encourages living out the lyrics on a Monday morning or in the quiet of a Thursday night, laying everything down for the One who gave is all for us. 

Jeremy Bilson - Living SacrificeThe lyrics draw you into a conversation with God, with a promise to live your life as a tribute to His grace. To sing about becoming part of His family, embracing the freedom that only He can provide, and letting His truth change you. This song celebrates that your story is rewritten in God (or will be rewritten by God if you choose to accept Him into your life). 

So, sing it out, 'Jesus take my life as a living sacrifice,' and let this be more than just words. Let this be a daily decision, and your heartfelt declaration. May you sing your heart out, not just on your own, but as a family of brothers and sisters in Christ, forever changed by His love.

(Related scripture: Matthew 16:24-25; Romans 12:1; Galatians 2:20)

Connect with Jeremy Bilson

  • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0F1vp6qALGmJEGdffd7sxe


You can listen to the track directly on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/18PoF2Vp8nGoyLBhz7KWDL

Here is a link to the video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjYL3yr0hkc

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