New Year, New You?

Our connection with Jesus grants us a transformative new identity that reshapes our lives. Instead of being defined by our past mistakes or societal expectations, we are invited to embrace our worth as children of God, which empowers us to overcome unhealthy habits and live with renewed purpose. This change is profound, moving beyond mere resolutions to an internal transformation that aligns our values and actions with Christ’s teachings. By understanding our identity in Jesus, we can navigate life’s challenges with security and confidence, ultimately allowing us to live authentically and impactfully as we reflect his love and purpose in our daily lives.

References:

• “Without knowledge of self, there is no knowledge of God. Our wisdom, insofar as it ought to be deemed true and solid wisdom, consists almost entirely of two parts: the knowledge of God and of ourselves. But as these are connected by many ties, it is not easy to determine which of the two precedes and gives birth to the other.” John Calvin
• “In the pressure of everyday life, we are so easily able to forget who we are and what we have been given in Christ. We often live in a state of Gospel Amnesia.” Paul David Tripp

Reminder and Prayer:

• In Christ we are a new creation  (2 Corinthians 5:17). 
• In Christ we are a child of God (Galatians 3:26) . 
• In Christ we are adopted (Ephesians 1:5) . 
• In Christ we are the righteousness of God(2 Corinthians 5:21) . 
• In Christ we are chosen and holy and blameless (Ephesians 1:4)  
• In Christ we are free from condemnation (Romans 8:1). 
• In Christ we are redeemed (Ephesians 1:7) . 
• In Christ we are forgiven (Ephesians 1:7). 
• In Christ we are given access to every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms (Ephesians 1:3). 
• In Christ we are given eternal life (Romans 6:23). 
• We are justified in Christ (1 Corinthians 6:11). 
• In Christ we are given an everlasting inheritance (Ephesians 1:11). 
• In Christ we are sealed with the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 1:13). 
• In Christ we are made complete and whole (Colossians 2:10). 
• In Christ we are reconciled to God (2 Corinthians 5:19). 
• In Christ we are seated in the heavenly places (Ephesians 2:6). 
• In Christ we are made dead to sin and alive to God (Romans 6:11). 
• In Christ we are hidden with God (Colossians 3:3). 
• In Christ we are washed and sanctified (1 Corinthians 6:11). 
• In Christ we are empowered to do wonders (Philippians 4:13). 
• In Christ we are one body and one people (romans 12:5).  
• In Christ we are victorious (1 Corinthians 15:57). 
• In Christ we are being transformed in to the image of Jesus with ever-increasing glory (2 Corinthians 3:18). 
• In Christ we are given a mission and a purpose. 
• In Christ we are created to do God works (Ephesians 2:10). 
• In Christ we are loved with an unbreakable love (Romans 8:39). 
• In Christ we are secured for an eternal hope as an anchor for our souls (6:19). 
• In Christ we find our belonging (many). 
• In Christ we have our hope (many). 
• In Christ we are given victory over sin and death…..(1 Corinthians 15:57)