When you made Jesus Christ Lord of your life, you became what the Bible calls a new creature. Inside, you are not the same person you were before. You have the nature of God born into you. But it is not enough for you just to have that new nature on the inside. You have to let it take over the outside as well.
Do not expect that to happen automatically. You have to make a decision to bring your body into obedience to the new man within you. You must determine to do what Romans 6:12 says and “let not sin reign in your mortal body”.
I know that sounds tough, but remember, you are not in this alone. You have a Helper inside of you to enable you to carry out that decision. His Name is the Holy Spirit. He is there to strengthen you. He gives you the power to put sin out of your life and under your feet.
“I appeal to you therefore, brethren, and beg of you in view of [all] the mercies of God, to make a decisive dedication of your bodies [presenting all your members and faculties] as a living sacrifice, holy (devoted, consecrated) and well pleasing to God, which is your reasonable (rational, intelligent) service and spiritual worship”. Romans 12:1 (AMPC)
Make that decisive dedication of your body today; and let that new man that is on the inside of you begin to come out!
“Father, I come to You in the Name of Jesus. Today I choose to put off the old; to let go of the sin in my life and embrace the new person You have made me, filled with righteousness. Holy Spirit thank you for helping me and guiding me daily so that I may draw ever closer to You. Amen.”
God’s Richest Love and Blessings be yours in Jesus’ Name.
André and Nicole Binneman
(P.S. – If you need any prayer or counselling in light of your current difficulties and circumstances, please reach out to us at https://lifestylez.co.za/contact-us/.)
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