Advent Day 14: Identity in Christ - How to Believe You’re New When Old Labels Stick | Devotional

Struggling with harsh words or old labels? Identity in Christ devotionalIn this 5-minute devotional, Rob Westwood-Payne shares identity in Christ from 2 Corinthians 5:17 with one simple next step and a short prayer.You’ll get: Scripture in context • plain-English insight • one action for today • closing prayerScripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NLT)“This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!”Chapters00:00 Welcome & hook – When old words shape how you see yourself00:27 Scripture – 2 Corinthians 5:1700:47 Reflection – New creation in Christ03:35 Prayer – Trusting God’s Word over old labels04:07 Thought Starter – Where do you need to trust God’s voice today?Thought StarterWhere do you need to stop trusting your own understanding today and trust what God says about you instead?Next steps• Subscribe for daily devotionals + weekly sermon: https://www.youtube.com/@RobWestwoodPayne• Watch the full Battle Drill Daily Devotional Faith in Five playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRCAfiHehjUmYEPsOE8o4ZxH64ZFetd6n• Share this with a friend who needs identity in Christ.• Prayer request? Comment below – I read and reply.About this channelDaily 5-minute Bible devotionals and a weekly sermon in plain English, from Salvation Army officer Rob Westwood-Payne. Practical, hope-filled, and seeker-friendly. Helping you follow Jesus in the home, school or college, workplace, neighbourhood, with friends and family, in corps and church life, and in everyday service.Helpful linksWebsite/notes: https://devotional.battledrilldevotional.comAudio Podcast: https://battledrilldevotional.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/battledrilldevotional/#FaithInFive #DailyDevotional #BibleTeaching #IdentityInChrist #NewCreation #ChristianEncouragement #TrustGod #SalvationArmy #BibleStudy #ShortDevotional #ChristianMotivation #ChristianHopeRead this week’s devotionals here - https://open.substack.com/pub/battledrilldevotional/p/how-to-hear-god-this-advent-when?r=643q6o&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=trueMore devotionals and resources: battledrilldevotional.com. Prefer watching? Video devotionals at video.battledrilldevotional.com.Get devotionals delivered straight to your inbox at devotional.battledrilldevotional.com.See our Battle Ready Sermons at battlereadysermons.com and sign up via email at sermons.battlereadysermons.com.YouTube (Video): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRCAfiHehjUmYEPsOE8o4ZxH64ZFetd6nYouTube (Audio): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRCAfiHehjUnG3-4wfG09wAscbrX90HcPTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@battledrilldevotionalFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/battledrilldevotionalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/battledrilldevotional/Twitter: https://x.com/BattleDrillPod