Affirmation for Today:
I am a new creation—loved, renewed, and empowered by God’s grace.
Scripture:
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” – 2 Corinthians 5:17 ESV
Finding Yourself Stuck in the Past?
Maybe you know this scene: The house is noisy, your to-do list is longer than you can manage, and before you know it, old thoughts start swirling—“Am I really growing here, or just repeating yesterday?” Maybe you’re haunted by memories you’d rather leave behind, guilt over what could have been, or disappointment that yesterday’s wounds won’t let you step freely into today. Especially as Christian moms, these thoughts are sticky. We want to be patient, nurturing, and faith-filled, but sometimes all we can see is what we're not.
On the latest episode of He Speaks, I Obey, Jess offers an honest and hope-filled reminder: You are a new creation. Not because you did everything right yesterday, not because motherhood is a smooth ride, but because God’s love restores every part of you—again and again.
The Heart of Newness: You Don’t Have to Earn It
Let’s be real—sometimes, the idea of “being new” feels almost out of reach. If you’ve ever thought, “How can I call myself a new creation when I still struggle with the same old stress, impatience, or fear?”—you’re not alone. Jess beautifully reframed this battle:
“I didn’t have to do anything to be new, but to return to God. He never left me and he loves me more than I know. He created me in his likeness and knows me better than I know myself. No matter how much time has passed, he is always right there.”
Soak in that for a moment. The lavish love of God means our “newness” isn’t about our flawless record. It’s about a daily, honest returning—a coming home to the One who never left your side.
Anchoring in the Word:
Every time the enemy whispers old lies or your own heart remembers hurt, you can stand on God’s promise:
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” (2 Corinthians 5:17 ESV)
“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” (2 Corinthians 12:9 ESV)
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” (1 John 1:9 ESV)
Every Day is an Invitation
Motherhood is full of do-overs—sometimes every hour you find yourself having a moment to do over! Jess shared how easy it is to drift from God’s presence becasue we think we have it all:
“We were the ones who walked away from Him in the direction we thought was best or where our hurt told us to go. But you are here right now, taking this moment in, and believing you are made new, which is important moving forward.”
Being a new creation isn’t a one-time event. It’s a relationship, a returning, and sometimes, a wrestling with the truth when shame tries to shout louder. God invites you, as you are, to come back daily—and He promises to meet you with strength, not judgment.
Moving Forward into the New
Here are some simple, heart-level steps for the Christian mom wanting to live and lead from her new identity, not her old story:
1. Affirm Your Identity Out Loud
Start your day declaring, “I am a new creation in Christ. The old has passed. I choose God’s promises today.” Post it on your fridge, your mirror, or your phone.
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2. Take It One Day at a Time
Don’t try to fix everything overnight. Each small return to God is a mighty victory. Allow God to build your faith moment by moment.
3. Fight Shame with Scripture
When lies, guilt, or exhaustion creep in, speak scripture over yourself. Replace “I’m failing” with “His grace is sufficient for me.”
4. Let Grace Rewrite Your Expectations
Motherhood, healing, or rebuilding your life or business by faith will have setbacks. Give yourself the grace God already loves to give you—perfection isn’t required, but persistence is powerful.
5. Invite Community
Don’t walk this road alone. Share with a trusted friend, pray together, or join a Bible study. We need each other for encouragement and accountability.
Reflection & Response
Journaling or pondering with God can anchor these truths. Consider these questions today:
In what ways do you find yourself holding onto the “old” version of yourself? What would it look like to allow God to make you new in those places?
What practical step can you take this week to speak God’s truth over the lies of shame or guilt?
Who in your life can you invite to walk this faith journey with you, encouraging each other as new creations?
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Remember:
You are not who you were. You are becoming who God called you to be. In Christ, the old has passed away—today, the new has come.
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