Clothed in Power

You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness

Ephesians 4:22-24

Clothing is a simple decision to put on your clothes, but you routinely do it every day. Putting on Christ in our new selfman is very much the same. Make a decision each day to put off your old habits and put on the new ones. Much of the New Testament is built around this pattern. We literally put off the old things and put on the new. If you think of it as a part of your daily routine, like putting on your clothes, it helps you break it down into an attainable goal. It’s through this continual habit that we experience a powerful renewal in the spirit. This is a long-term way to overcome sin and evil. It clothes you with power.

Begin the habit of putting on the new self today.

Let us pray:

Dear Lord, I make a decision today to put on the image of Christ and the new person that you have made me to be. I choose to put off my old habits and put on new ones. I thank you, Lord, that I am clothed with supernatural power and I am growing in the knowledge of you. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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