Please read, "You Are Completely Forgiven" then go over the devotional for today:Transformation ThoughtBecause of Jesus' blood, our past has been released and our sin has been completely forgiven. Our old nature was buried with Christ, and we were raised with Christ as completely new creations.
1. How does it change the way you see your salvation when you actually believe that you are totally forgiven of sin?
2. What does it mean to you that just as your old nature was buried with Christ in His death, you were raised with Him through His resurrection?
Transformation PrayerFather, help me to live like I am completely forgiven of sin. My old life was buried with Christ and because of His resurrection, I am a new creation.l I am a new species of person with a completely new nature. The old is gone, and the new has come. Show me how to live mindful of the new nature I received because of Jesus' resurrection!
Please read, "Dead to Sin, Alive in Christ" then go over the devotional for today:Transformation ThoughtWhen you are saved, your identity changes from a sinner to a saint; you no longer sin by nature because you are no longer a sinner by identity.
1. What is the danger of thinking that, when we sin, we are still sinners by nature?
2. Why do you think you experience an "unnatural feeling" when you sin?
3. How should this be encouraging instead of condemning?
Transformation PrayerFather, thank You for supernaturally transforming my nature. I am no longer a sinner; I am a saint, cleansed by the blood of Jesus. His blood made me a new creation. I am dead to sin and alive to God in Jesus Christ.
Please read, "Settle the Identity Question" then go over the devotional for today:Transformation ThoughtIn order to accomplish the supernatural exploits that God has prepared we must believe that we are exactly who He says we are.
1. How does questioning our identity as God's masterpiece hold us back from accomplishing the things we have been called to do?
2. What are 3 practical things you do/can do to remind yourself of who God says that you are (your identity in Christ)?
Transformation PrayerHoly Spirit, I ask You to remind me of how the Father thinks about me. May His thoughts shape the way I think about myself and live my life. Help me to be settled in what He thinks about me and not allow my mind to be swayed by any false ideas about my identity.
Please read, "Breaking Free from the Unworthiness Deception" then go over the devotional for today:Transformation ThoughtBelieving that we are unworthy before God is not humility; it is a sign that our thinking is out of alignment with what God did for us through the Cross.
1. Why do people think that believing they are "unworthy" is a sign of spirituality or humility?
2. What does this deception actually do to our ability to receive from God?
3. How do you currently see yourself?
4. Do you believe it is in alignment with how God sees you?
Transformation PrayerFather, help me to see myself like You see me, I am worthy, I am clean, I am forgiven, I am your son/daughter. I have been adopted into Your family. Jesus' blood made me worthy to receive all access to Your Presence. Help me to live out of this glorious inheritance all the days of my life!
Please read, "Living in Agreement with Our Inheritance" then go over the devotional for today:Transformation ThoughtBelievers live beneath their inheritance when they see their failurs and mistakes as greater than the redemptive work of Christ. It is a correct understanding of salvation that grants us access to a supernatural life of miracles.
1. How is it possible for a believer to live below his or her inheritance?
2. What does this look like?
3. What are some practical ways that you can remind yourself of your inheritance in Christ?
Transformation PrayerLord, help me to live fully aware of every blessing and provision You made available because of the Cross. Show me how to access this inheritance, not live beneath it.
Day 25, How to Believe in Your Own Salvation
Please read, "You Are Completely Forgiven" then go over the devotional for today: Transformation Thought Because of Jesus' blood, our past has been released and our sin has been completely forgiven. Our old nature was buried with Christ, and we were raised with Christ as completely new creations.
1. How does it change the way you see your salvation when you actually believe that you are totally forgiven of sin?
2. What does it mean to you that just as your old nature was buried with Christ in His death, you were raised with Him through His resurrection?
Transformation Prayer Father, help me to live like I am completely forgiven of sin. My old life was buried with Christ and because of His resurrection, I am a new creation.l I am a new species of person with a completely new nature. The old is gone, and the new has come. Show me how to live mindful of the new nature I received because of Jesus' resurrection!
Day 24, How to Believe in Your Own Salvation
Please read, "Dead to Sin, Alive in Christ" then go over the devotional for today: Transformation Thought When you are saved, your identity changes from a sinner to a saint; you no longer sin by nature because you are no longer a sinner by identity.
1. What is the danger of thinking that, when we sin, we are still sinners by nature?
2. Why do you think you experience an "unnatural feeling" when you sin?
3. How should this be encouraging instead of condemning?
Transformation Prayer Father, thank You for supernaturally transforming my nature. I am no longer a sinner; I am a saint, cleansed by the blood of Jesus. His blood made me a new creation. I am dead to sin and alive to God in Jesus Christ.
Day 23, How to Believe in Your Own Salvation
Please read, "Settle the Identity Question" then go over the devotional for today: Transformation Thought In order to accomplish the supernatural exploits that God has prepared we must believe that we are exactly who He says we are.
1. How does questioning our identity as God's masterpiece hold us back from accomplishing the things we have been called to do?
2. What are 3 practical things you do/can do to remind yourself of who God says that you are (your identity in Christ)?
Transformation Prayer Holy Spirit, I ask You to remind me of how the Father thinks about me. May His thoughts shape the way I think about myself and live my life. Help me to be settled in what He thinks about me and not allow my mind to be swayed by any false ideas about my identity.
Day 22, How to Believe in Your Own Salvation
Please read, "Breaking Free from the Unworthiness Deception" then go over the devotional for today: Transformation Thought Believing that we are unworthy before God is not humility; it is a sign that our thinking is out of alignment with what God did for us through the Cross.
1. Why do people think that believing they are "unworthy" is a sign of spirituality or humility?
2. What does this deception actually do to our ability to receive from God?
3. How do you currently see yourself?
4. Do you believe it is in alignment with how God sees you?
Transformation Prayer Father, help me to see myself like You see me, I am worthy, I am clean, I am forgiven, I am your son/daughter. I have been adopted into Your family. Jesus' blood made me worthy to receive all access to Your Presence. Help me to live out of this glorious inheritance all the days of my life!
Day 21, How to Believe in Your Own Salvation
Please read, "Living in Agreement with Our Inheritance" then go over the devotional for today: Transformation Thought Believers live beneath their inheritance when they see their failurs and mistakes as greater than the redemptive work of Christ. It is a correct understanding of salvation that grants us access to a supernatural life of miracles.
1. How is it possible for a believer to live below his or her inheritance?
2. What does this look like?
3. What are some practical ways that you can remind yourself of your inheritance in Christ?
Transformation Prayer Lord, help me to live fully aware of every blessing and provision You made available because of the Cross. Show me how to access this inheritance, not live beneath it.