Core Focus

Identity + releasing the past

We love the idea of becoming new in Christ.

But letting go of the “old us”?
That’s the hard part.

Old habits feel familiar.

Old thoughts feel comfortable.
Old fears feel… safe.

But they were never meant to define you.

“Knowing this, that our old self was crucified with Him…” — Romans 6:6 (NASB)

When Jesus went to the cross, your old life went with Him.

That means:

You are not your past.

You are not your mistakes.

You are not who you used to be.

But stepping into that truth takes time.

Sometimes letting go looks like:

Replacing negative thoughts with truth.

Setting new boundaries.

Choosing growth over comfort.

Trusting God even when it feels unfamiliar.

God is not asking you to fix yourself.
He’s inviting you to walk with Him as He transforms you.

Action Step

Identify one thought or habit that no longer aligns with who you are in Christ.
Replace it with a truth from Scripture.

Prayer

Father, help me release the parts of my life that no longer reflect who I am in You. Give me the courage to let go and trust You with the process of becoming new.

Amen.