I have lots of favorite Bible verses.  And I even have some favorite Bible chapters.  Romans chapter 12 is one of those chapters.  The chapter begins with an exhortation to believers to dedicate ourselves to God and allow Him to transform our lives and renew our thoughts, and our behaviors.  Throughout the chapter we are reminded that a saving relationship with Christ should impact all of our other relationships.   Grace and goodness, cheerfulness and charity should characterize all of our interactions with others – not just those we serve and not just those we love, but even those with whom we disagree, even those we may consider enemies.  That’s a tall order.  And it will never happen unless you give yourself to Christ and allow Him to transform you and renew your mind.