If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. —2 Corinthians 5:17
When a friend texted about the sin cycle she’s stuck in, I told her I was proud of her. She felt like she was continually going back to square one, but as someone who’s known her for years, I’ve seen how much God has done in her heart.
We all need trusted friends who hold us accountable and remind us we’re not the same people we once were. As others encourage you with evidence of God’s work in your life, thank Him—and trust He will continue what He has begun.
In Christ, surrender always leads to life. Jesus had no sin to lay down, but He endured the cross, scorning its shame, “for the joy that lay before him” (Heb. 12:2). The cross was never the end. On the other side of His surrender came resurrection and glory. It will for you too.
As you seek to leave your sin at the cross, keep your eyes on your risen Savior. The same Spirit that raised Him from the dead lives in you, working resurrection power in your life.
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“How Do I Leave My Sin at the Foot of the Cross?” (Katie Laitkep, ReviveOurHearts.com/blog)
Scripture taken from The CSB
Make it Personal
When you feel like you’re “back at square one,” what evidence can you look for that God is still at work in you?