Jan. 24, 2025

Day 24 A New Self | Ephesians 4:22-24

Day 24 A New Self | Ephesians 4:22-24
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What if embracing a new life in Christ could transcend the fleeting nature of New Year's resolutions? Join me, Rick, on today's episode of "Wisdom for the Day," where we explore the transformative journey as depicted in Ephesians 4:22-24. Discover how the profound change in Christ doesn't lean on our own willpower but on God's active, renewing work within us. Unlike typical resolutions that often crumble under the weight of old habits, stepping into a new, God-driven self offers a lasting transformation, shifting our hearts and minds closer to Christ's likeness.

Let's reflect on how our old ways, burdened by lust and deception, can be shed through spiritual renewal. Through thoughtful prayer and reflection, seek the Holy Spirit’s guidance to reveal your new self and experience God's ongoing renewal daily. It's about more than surface-level self-improvement—it's about a deep, spiritual refreshment that aligns you more closely with Christ. Tune in and let the wisdom of God's Word offer clarity and inspiration in your life's journey, and remember, I'll be back tomorrow with more insights to enrich your spiritual walk.

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Welcome to Wisdom for the Day, your daily source for spiritual refreshment and guidance.

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I'm Rick.

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Join me as I dive into God's Word to find clarity and strength for life's challenges.

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Let me help you embrace each day with faith and wisdom, ready to feel inspired.

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Let's get started.

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Today is Day 24, a New Self.

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From Ephesians 4, verses 22-24, from the New Living Translation.

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Throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception.

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Instead, let the Spirit of the new year.

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Many of us make resolutions to change.

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We promise to lose weight, find a new job, quit smoking, care better for our spouse or improve in other ways.

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But then reality sets in.

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Change is hard.

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After just a few weeks or even days, old habits resurface and we fall back into the same destructive patterns.

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But the change to a new life in Christ is very different.

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It doesn't rely on our own willpower.

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God doesn't simply forgive our sins and then tell us now try harder to do better.

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Instead, in Christ, god transforms us into new people.

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The apostle instructs us to be made new.

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It's a curious command when we think about it.

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We're told to do something that is actually done to us, something we don't have the power to accomplish on our own.

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It's an important message from the Bible.

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While we can see changes in our lives, the bigger picture is recognizing God at work.

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He's the one making us new, and it's not just about speaking more kindly or letting go of anger, working harder or treating our spouse better.

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Our minds and our hearts change as we grow closer to Christ.

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Living differently isn't just a goal for the new year.

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It's God's ongoing work of renewal in us through Christ.

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Do you see His work in you?

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Pray with me, holy Spirit.

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Show me my new self.

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Help me to see how you're making me new.

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Make me more like Christ in this new year, amen.

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Well, that's all for today, but I'll be back tomorrow with more of God's Word.

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The executive producer for Wisdom of the Day is Kimmy Shirley.

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Quality control engineer is Yelena McClellan.

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Intro and outro music by Weston McCurry Until tomorrow, I'm Rick.

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I love you, see ya.