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“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)

Becoming a new creation in Christ is an awesome, unexplainable journey that starts right where you are when you repent of your sins and ask Christ into your heart and continues until the day you meet Jesus face to face!

The most amazing thing is that His grace cannot be earned or bought! It cannot be obtained by bartering with God, giving huge amounts of money away, serving on a committee in the church, singing in the choir or worship team, operating in the gifts of the Spirit, or even being the pastor of a church.

His grace is a free gift that covers a multitude of sins!

Salvation, though, is only the beginning. From the moment we give our hearts to the Lord, He begins working in us and through us for His glory. He molds us and shapes us, forming us into that which He created us to be.

As we mature in Him, we learn [or should learn] to renew our minds, re-train our emotions, and re-direct our wills by allowing His Word to infiltrate our being and change our lives. Some areas in our lives take a little more work and a little more time than others; but the goal is to keep pressing forward.

When we fall, we must quickly get back up and try again. When we fail, we must learn from our failure and turn it into success. When we feel defeat, we must hold firmly to the Word of God and shout forth His promises!

Gordon Mote sings a song, “Carry Me Away”, that is one of the most beautiful songs I’ve ever heard:

If I was more like You, I would change the way I live. I’d be so slow to anger, a little quicker to forgive. I’d never worry about tomorrow. I’d be more thankful for today. I’d find joy among the sorrow; and let it carry me away.

If I was less like me, I’d find my strength in loving You. I’d be as mighty as a river, and as gentle as the morning dew. And I would walk into the fire, though my feet were made of clay, find the path of God’s desire; and let it carry me away.

And in times of despiration, when I’m weary and afraid, I would cling to my salvation; and let it carry me away.

If you’ve been struggling lately in any area of your life, let me encourage you today: Take it to the Lord and let Him “carry you away”. You’re a new creation. He loves you! He cares for you! And He accepts you just as you are! Trust Him to mold you and shape you for His glory!