And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. John 8:32 (NKJV) Did you know that you can
be like Jesus?
“As He is, so are we in this
world” (1 John 4:17, NKJV), and not just when it comes to our right standing with God or our ability to see the miraculous. We are like Jesus when it comes to being empowered to have victory over temptation. If you’re struggling to break a habit, you need this realization! If you rely on willpower alone, that’s not enough. You may be able to stop yourself from doing something, but if you’re screaming for it on the inside, that’s not freedom. But because Christ is in you, you can get to the point where it …

So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith. Galatians 3:26 (NIV) If you’ve given your life to Jesus Christ, you have received a new nature. You now have the
nature of God—God’s DNA—and no one can steal that from you. As we discussed yesterday, nothing but your decision to accept Christ has the power to change your nature. When you gave your life to Christ, that decision made you a brand- new creation in Christ. That’s who you are now. Your own mess-ups and poor decisions don’t change that identity. Now don’t get me wrong, poor decisions can cause you to lose many things, including your mind, your health, your family, and even your freedom if you go to jail. You could …

My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand. John 10:27–28 (NKJV) The decision to follow Christ is the only thing that can change your standing with God. With tears in their eyes,
people tell me they’ve lost their salvation. For some, a bad habit hooked them, causing them to spiral out of control and costing them dearly—their marriage, home, health, peace of mind. They feel like they’ve lost their salvation because they’ve done wrong, but it’s not true. When you gave your life to Jesus Christ, Holy Spirit came to live in your spirit. Your spirit received a new nature. It …

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NKJV) Today’s verse says that we become a new creation the
moment we give our lives to
Christ, and all things become new. But do you ever look at your life and wonder how this can be true? Maybe you still struggle with the same things you did before, so you think, “Nothing has changed! I still lose my temper, and have the same bad habits and low self-worth!” The truth is you are a three-part being: spirit, mind and body. Today’s verse is not talking about your body or your mind. When you gave your life to Christ, your body didn’t …

We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. 2 Corinthians 10:5 (NIV) It seems to be human nature to compare our worst with others’ best. We’re focused on our flaws while we notice everyone else’s gifts and talents. Meanwhile, God is trying to convince you through his Word that you are unique for a purpose, and you are incredibly valuable to him. True confidence about yourself and your identity comes from getting God’s Word in your heart. You need to make sure that you protect your mind when it comes to negative thoughts against yourself. The Bible doesn’t say to pray about your thoughts. It says …