What practical steps can you take to live "in Christ" daily? Alive in Christ: Our Starting Point “For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive.” (1 Corinthians 15:22) Scripture plainly teaches that every believer has already been made alive in Christ. The goal is to let that spiritual reality shape everyday life. Cultivate Constant Awareness of Your New Life • Memorize 1 Corinthians 15:22 and repeat it morning and evening. • Thank the Lord aloud that you are “alive” before your feet hit the floor each day (Ephesians 2:4-5). • Write the phrase “in Christ” on a card; glance at it whenever you check your phone. Abide in the Word • Set aside an uninterrupted block of time—start with ten minutes—to read and ponder Scripture (John 15:4; Colossians 3:16). • Underline every “in Christ,” “in Him,” or related phrase you find; keep a running list. • Turn each verse into a simple statement of faith: “I am a new creation” (2 Corinthians 5:17). Walk by the Spirit • Begin the day by asking the Spirit to fill and guide you (Galatians 5:16; Ephesians 5:18). • When temptation appears, verbally reject it and immediately recite a promise of God (1 Corinthians 10:13). • End the day with a brief review: Where did I sense the Spirit’s prompting? Where did I resist? Practice Daily Surrender • Offer your body as “a living sacrifice” each morning (Romans 12:1). • Consciously yield plans, ambitions, and relationships to Christ’s lordship (Luke 9:23). • When anxiety arises, cast it on Him in prayer, naming the concern and releasing it (1 Peter 5:7). Stay in Fellowship • Commit to weekly worship and small-group participation (Hebrews 10:24-25). • Invite one trusted believer to ask you weekly how you are living “in Christ.” • Share testimonies of God’s faithfulness; mutual encouragement strengthens awareness of your union with Him. Serve Others in Love • Look for one concrete way each day to meet a need—carry groceries, send a note, pray on the spot (John 13:34-35). • Remember: serving is Christ’s life flowing through you, not self-powered effort (Galatians 2:20). Guard Against Sin Quickly • Confess immediately when the Spirit convicts (1 John 1:9). • Flee recurring pitfalls and replace them with righteous pursuits (2 Timothy 2:22). • Keep short accounts; prolonged guilt stifles the sensation of living in Christ’s life. A Simple Daily Plan 1. Wake up praising God for making you alive in Christ. 2. Read and meditate on a passage highlighting your union with Him. 3. Invite the Spirit to guide every decision. 4. Surrender ambitions and anxieties as they surface. 5. Serve at least one person intentionally. 6. Close the day confessing sin, thanking Him for victories, and resting in His completed work. Live each moment conscious that you are no longer “in Adam” but “in Christ,” and the life that is already yours will steadily shape every word, choice, and relationship. |
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