New Year, New Life

 

Scripture (CJB):

“Therefore, if anyone is united with the Messiah, he is a new creation—the old has passed; look! What has come is fresh and new!”

—2 Corinthians 5:17 (CJB)

 

Reflection:

Every year we hear it: New year, new you. We make resolutions, set goals, and promise ourselves change. And every year, most of those promises quietly fade. Not because we don’t want change—but because we try to build it on our own strength, on worldly commitments that don’t last.

 

True transformation doesn’t come from a calendar change. It comes from a heart change.

 

If you want something truly new this year, don’t start with habits—start with Jesus. Let Him define your identity. Let Him renew your mind. Let Him do what only He can do.

 

When we turn to Christ, the old dies. Shame, sin, fear, and false identities lose their grip. Something new is born—not a better version of the old you, but a new creation in Him.

 

Encouragement:

As this new year begins, don’t just ask for a new season—ask for a new life in Christ. Surrender to Him. Trust Him. Walk with Him daily. If you want a new you that lasts, turn to Jesus. He is the only one who truly makes all things new. ✝️

 

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-Rev Carlos Figueroa

TheFreeBible.Org