"Therefore if anyone is in Christ [that is, grafted in, joined to Him by faith in Him as Savior], he is a new creature [reborn and renewed by the Holy Spirit]; the old things [the previous moral and spiritual condition] have passed away. Behold, new things have come [because spiritual awakening brings a new life]." (II Corinthians 5:17 AMPC)
And the one sitting on the throne said, “Look, I am making everything new!” And then he said to me, “Write this down, for what I tell you is trustworthy and true.” (Revelation 21:5 NLT)
We are NEW! As we celebrate a New Year what a timely reminder that we, who belong to Jesus by accepting Him as Savior and making Him Lord of our lives, are not the same. We are brand NEW in Him!
"For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago." (Ephesians 2:10 NLT)
Declare this over yourself and walk in it!
I am unique!
I am strong!
I am beautiful! Or I am handsome!
You have blessed me with a unique plan and purpose!
I am God's masterpiece!
Abba Father, let me not forget who I am or my heritage as Your child.
(See Genesis 1:27; Psalm 139:14; Isaiah 43:4; Ephesians 1:7; II Corinthians 5:17; Ephesians 1:4; I Corinthians 1:30; I Peter 2:9; Ephesians 2:10)
Always remember that you were chosen by God!
"Just as [in His love] He chose us in Christ [actually selected us for Himself as His own] before the foundation of the world, so that we would be holy [that is, consecrated, set apart for Him, purpose-driven] and blameless in His sight. In love He predestined and lovingly planned for us to be adopted to Himself as [His own] children through Jesus Christ, in accordance with the kind intention and good pleasure of His will—to the praise of His glorious grace and favor, which He so freely bestowed on us in the Beloved [His Son, Jesus Christ]." (Ephesians 1:4-6 AMP)
FAITH CONFESSION:
Thank You Abba Father for creating me in Your image. I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Thank You that I am honored and precious in Your sight. Hallelujah I am redeemed and forgiven! I am a new creature in Christ, the old has passed away. I’m not that person anymore. Before You I am holy and blameless. I am chosen by You. Even if no one else wants me or chooses me, You wanted me, planned for me, and chose me. I am Your masterpiece, a work of art, treasured beyond measure. Thank you for creating me with purpose to do great works for Your Kingdom.
"For You formed my innermost parts; You knit me [together] in my mother’s womb. I will give thanks and praise to You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Wonderful are Your works, And my soul knows it very well." (Psalm 139 13-14 AMP)
Be Encouraged! ❤
(Updated From the Vault of LWM)