“Strip yourselves of your former nature [put off and discard your old unrenewed self] which characterized your previous manner of life.”
— Ephesians 4:22 (AMP)
Stop being the kind of person you were before you accepted Christ as your Savior. Your old lifestyle — the rebellious words and actions — should be a thing of the past. Like a piece of clothing that has shrunk, it doesn’t fit who you are anymore.
How do you make the change from what you were to what you want to be? Step one: Discard your old manner of life. Step two: “Be constantly renewed in the spirit of your mind [having a fresh mental and spiritual attitude]” (Ephesians 4:23 AMP). This renewing happens when you read and study God’s Word and listen to good Bible teaching. It’s vital! Step three: “Put on the new nature (the regenerate self) created in God’s image, [Godlike] in true righteousness and holiness” (Ephesians 4:24 AMP). You are a new creature since you were born again, and your life should reflect this. “Put on” that new life — and wear it proudly!
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Girl Talk: How often do you read God’s Word? How do you carve out time to study the Bible? If this area is lacking, start with two to three days a week and build from there.
God Talk: “Lord, I have accepted you as my Savior and want you to be first in my life. Day by day, give me the strength to be a new person. Thank you. Amen.”
From Shine On, Girl! by Kristi Holl