Be Made New!

Sometimes we forget that there really is an “old” self and a “new” self.

We live on autopilot and determine how to live and respond to life based on our own natural way of thinking  and reasoning.

It’s easier this way because we are simply moving to the rhythm of what comes natural to us.

But, just because something is natural does not necessarily mean it is God’s intended best for us. In fact, usually what comes natural to us is formed from human tradition, family of origin, or life habits and patterns that we have picked up along the way.

God has a better way for us, then our way. It takes thought and concentration…something that we would rather not bother with. Most of us are busy and like auto pilot. But are you becoming all that Christ has planned for you while living in autopilot? Is your familiar space causing spiritual growth or stagnant living?

Do you want God’s best for you?

Yeah…me too…

Today’s Truth: Ephesians 4:17-32

Read the passage above and note the instruction to live differently.

Here are the first four foundational points to get us going…

• You must no longer live in the futility of your thinking
• You are taught to put off your former life, “old self”
• You are to be made new in the attitude of your mind
• You are to put on the new self, created to be like God

Let’s stop with these four points. Think about them, pray about them, be honest with yourself about them. Are you living new or are you settling for the old?

• Define futility of your own thinking.
• Describe living in your former life
• Imagine what a new attitude looks like
• Believe for the new self that was actually created to be like God.

Father, make us more like You, created in You, to bring You glory!