Embracing Your New Identity in Christ
From Pit to Promise
Recovery from a deep depression often requires a pivotal moment of realization. For my friend, it was the understanding that he had a choice to make. He could continue to blame his past experiences for his emotional struggles, or he could focus on the present and take small steps towards healing. This epiphany marked a turning point in his journey towards wholeness.
A New Creation
As believers, we have been given a unique gift – the opportunity to leave our old thought patterns behind and claim our new position in Christ. This freedom is not automatic, however. It requires a deliberate choice, made many times a day, to reject negative thoughts and temptations and instead focus on the truth of our new identity. When we do, we can boldly declare, “I am a new person, with a new nature, the very righteousness of God” (2 Corinthians 5:21).
The Power of Choice
God has entrusted us with the privilege of making choices, and with that comes the responsibility of living with the consequences. As C.S. Lewis so eloquently put it, “Every choice we make takes us down a certain path. Either to a person that is in harmony with God and with other creatures, and with itself, or else into one that is in a state of war and hatred with God, and with its fellow creatures, and with itself.” We are not born winners or losers, but rather choosers.
Claiming Your New Identity
Today, take a moment to reflect on your identity in Christ. Remember that you are a new creation, free from the shackles of your past. Make a conscious choice to honor God with your thoughts, words, and actions. Replace negative self-talk with truth from Scripture, and watch as your life transforms.
Prayer
Dear God, I want to see myself as a new creation in Christ, and make choices that bring glory to You. Help me to reject old thought patterns and instead focus on the truth of my new identity. Amen.
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