Let me tell you something straight: who you are is not determined by your past, your failures, your title, or even your feelings. Your identity—your real identity—is found in one place only: in Christ. And when you discover what that truly means, everything changes.

Our springboard for today’s discussion is:“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” — 2 Corinthians 5:17 (ESV)

When you gave your life to Jesus, something supernatural happened. You didn’t just receive forgiveness—you received a new identity. You were reborn, rewired, and redefined. And yet, so many of us keep living like nothing changed.

We allow the enemy to label us by our sin. We allow culture to define us by performance or status. We even let our own insecurities narrate the story of who we are. But friend, if you are in Christ, the old is gone. GONE.

That means:

* You are forgiven, not condemned.

* You are loved, not tolerated.

* You are chosen, not overlooked.

* You are seated with Christ, not crawling for acceptance.

This identity isn’t based on how well you behaved today. It’s based on the finished work of Jesus. That truth is unshakable. That identity is eternal.

So the question becomes: will you live out who God says you are—or who the world says you’re not?

Start today by speaking truth. You are a new creation. You are His. And nothing in this world can change that.

Question of the Day:Do you live like a new creation—or are you still carrying the weight of your old identity?

Mini Call to Action:Look in the mirror today and say this out loud: “I am a new creation in Christ. The old is gone. The new has come.” Repeat it until you believe it.

Let’s Pray:Father, thank You that my identity is secure in You. Help me to live like the new creation You’ve called me to be. Silence the lies and remind me who I truly am. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Let’s Get To Work!Don’t just learn your identity—walk in it. You were made for more than the labels you've worn.

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