Friday, January 2, 2009
 

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; ....

Ephesians 4:22, New International Version

    That's a tough one, isn't it?! We each surrendered our heart to God and our old self was crucified with Christ when we became Christians (cf. Rom. 6:6). Jesus reminds us that this surrender is something each of us should do daily (cf. Luke 9:23). We need to put the old sinful life aside every day and choose to live for Jesus in response to God's grace. As we begin this new year, let's make it our spiritual habit to consciously offer ourselves to the lordship of Jesus each day.