Putting On the New Self Scripture: Colossians 3:12–14 (WEB) — “Put on therefore, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, humility, and perseverance; bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, if any man has a complaint against any; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do. … Read more
Ezekiel 36:26 (WEB) I will also give you a new heart, and I will put a new spirit within you. I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you a heart of flesh. God does not just ask us to change — He gives us a new heart. … Read more
Father, Thank You that I am chosen, holy, and beloved — not because of what I have done, but because of who I am in Christ. Today I choose to put on the garments of the new self. Give me compassion for those I meet, kindness in my words, humility in my heart, and perseverance … Read more
You are already dressed for the life you are called to live. The garments are in your wardrobe, given to you by grace. Today, as you face every interaction, every decision, every challenge, pause and ask: What would it look like to put on compassion here? Kindness? Forgiveness? The new self is already yours. You … Read more
2 Corinthians 5:17 (WEB) Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old things have passed away. Behold, all things have become new. You were not saved to stay the same. In Christ, you are a new creation. The old has passed away. Today, live like it.
Think of a heavy winter coat you no longer need. It served a purpose once, but now it only weighs you down. The old self is like that. You do not live there anymore. Today, when old patterns rise, gently set them aside. And put on the righteousness and holiness that are already yours in … Read more