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All Things New

Andrea Lende • Dec 30, 2022

Ephesians 4:23-24

All Things New


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Ephesians 4:23-24

 

“And be constantly renewed in the spirit of your mind [having a fresh mental and spiritual attitude]. And put on the new nature (the regenerate self) created in God’s image, [Godlike] in true righteousness and holiness.”

 

 

We start a New Year!

 

How exciting!

 

Paul had just finished telling the Ephesians to put off their old nature.

 

They had been run around by their feelings and desires.

 

He told them to be renewed in their spirit.

 

The Amplified Bible defines this to be “having a fresh mental and spiritual attitude.”

 

As we say goodbye to this year, let us put on the new and leave the old behind.

 

We have an opportunity to reflect on what to bring forward into this New Year.

 

And we have an opportunity to decide what leave behind.

 

We are not meant to hang onto things, tasks, or even ideas indefinitely.

 

We are also not meant to cling to unforgiveness.

 

Let us prayerfully ask the Lord what He desires we let go of and be obedient to His call.

 

Let us also embrace the newness He intends to bring into our lives.

 

Paul goes on to tell us to become more Godlike.

 

Live in a state of righteousness.

 

And live in a state of holiness.

 

We are tasked to put on a new nature that is more like God’s nature.

 

Today I choose to put on a new nature and be constantly renewed in my mind so I can be more like our Lord and Savior.

 

May you find that renewing your mind and spirit will help you live a life closer to the Lord as you strive to become more like Him.

 

 

Daily Prayer:

 

O Lord, thank You for all Your blessings: past, present, and future. Thank You for renewing our minds and spirits with Your Holy Spirit. Help us strive for a spirit that is one with Yours. Consecrate our hearts, Lord. Strip off the old and put on the new as we start this new year. Lead and guide our every step. Steer us toward You and all You have for us to do. Don’t let us go our own way, Father. May Your will be done. Help us bless someone today. Thank You for hearing our prayer.

 

Answer: My Spirit is within you, and I will make all things new.

Response: May we receive the fullness of Your Spirit and follow You into all new things, Lord. In Jesus’ name, amen.

 

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