Do old patterns keep pulling at you - even after years of faith?

Today's short devotional looks at one of the most startling things Paul ever wrote: God didn't improve your old nature. He removed it. And that single truth changes everything about how you see yourself.

In today's devotional, you'll discover:

- Why old reactions and patterns don't define the real you
- What Colossians 2:11-12 says about your identity in Christ
- The difference between God renovating you and rebuilding you
- Three short, practical steps to live as the new person you already are
- What to say - quietly and firmly - when an old label tries to stick

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:08 When old patterns flare up
0:30 The big idea - God removed your old nature
0:48 Colossians 2:11-12 - the surgical language of Paul
1:24 What this passage really means for you
1:56 Romans 6:6 - past tense, done, settled
2:18 The ghost of who you were
2:44 Three steps in practice
3:32 Your one small step today
4:09 A question to carry with you
4:22 Prayer together
4:47 Tomorrow's devotional preview

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God Didn't Fix You. He Replaced You. Here's Why That Matters | Colossians 2:11-12 | 5-Min Daily Devotional | Tuesday 16 June 2026

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