Struggling with harsh words or old labels? Identity in Christ devotional

In 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 prayer

Scripture: 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!”

Chapters

00:00 Welcome & hook – When old words shape how you see yourself

00:27 Scripture – 2 Corinthians 5:17

00:47 Reflection – New creation in Christ

03:35 Prayer – Trusting God’s Word over old labels

04:07 Thought Starter – Where do you need to trust God’s voice today?

Thought Starter

Where do you need to stop trusting your own understanding today and trust what God says about you instead?

Next steps

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About this channel

Daily 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.

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