Shalom,

I have always loved the Amplified Bible for Romans 12:1-2 because it leaves nothing cloudy or unclear about the instructions here! 

1 I APPEAL to you therefore, brethren, and beg of you in view of [all] the mercies of God, to make a decisive dedication of your bodies [presenting all your members and faculties] as a living sacrifice, holy (devoted, consecrated) and well pleasing to God, which is your reasonable (rational, intelligent) service and spiritual worship. 2 Do not be conformed to this world (this age), [fashioned after and adapted to its external, superficial customs], but be transformed (changed) by the [entire] renewal of your mind [by its new ideals and its new attitude], so that you may prove [for yourselves] what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God, even the thing which is good and acceptable and perfect [in His sight for you]. AMP

I have never made light of the sacrifices of those who have been martyred for their faith in the One, True, Most High, Living, Almighty God of the Bible. Their lives and sacrifice is an inspiration and a challenge to make a daily account of how deep my own love and commitment is to HIM! That being said, it is MUCH more of a commitment and a test in diligence to LIVE for Him on a consistent basis! Remember that to be absent from the body, for a born again believer, is to be IMMEDIATELY present with the Lord Himself (2 Corinthians 5:8)! That's why Romans  calls it a "living sacrifice"! Have you ever wondered if YOU would be willing to give your life for your faith? Prove yourself by giving your LIFE, and LIVING your life, for Him right here and right now! AMEN! How do we do this? Verse 2 tells us! Stop thinking, speaking and acting like the world around you and begin to think, speak and act the same way Jesus did when He was here! Possible? Absolutely! He would not have told us to do this if it were not possible to do, BUT, it will take a quality decision and a continually picking ourselves up WHEN we miss it and beginning again! Are you ready for this? YES, you are! You have already been blessed with every spiritual blessing in heavenly places (Ephesians 1:3) - IN HIM! So make use of the abundant gifts within you and begin to shine for HIS glory! Rewards abound for those who do! Here is Hillsong with "Search My Heart":

Shalom in Him