I’m putting on a new man
December 2, 2008 by DianeCorriette · Leave a Comment
I was reading Ephesians 4: 20-24
But you have not so learned Christ, if indeed you have heard Him and have been taught by Him, as the truth is in Jesus: that you put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts, and be renewed in the spirit of your mind, and that you put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness.
For me this was about casting out the old me that operates according to conformity (although I never truly conform) and what’s happening in the world and instead to embrace a new way of thinking that focuses on righteousnes, holiness and the teachings according to Jesus.
My old mind wants to remind me that I have a long journey before I get there but my new mind. The “new man” I have put on tells me that its available in an instant. I’m not sure exactly what comes under the banner of “deceitful lusts” but I’m pretty sure it’s going to take some time to work through all of them that are in my head!!! 
Letting go was one of my biggest issues and continues to be a huge life lesson for me and yet in the past few days I have come to accept that in order to grow I must detach and let go of things that are not working in my life right now.
As my life breaks down I believe that it will eventually be built stronger, faster and larger than I ever thought possible because this time I am building it with Him rather than without.
So I am happy to put on this new (wo)man that is the new me. Renewing the thoughts that go through my mind and it’s actually a great time because I have been listening to Earl Nightingales “The Strangest Secret. How To Live The Life You Desire” and he recommended renewal of the mind for 30 days straight.
2009 I’m ready for ya and I will be stronger and more powerful than I ever was.
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