2 Timothy 2; 1 Peter 3; 2 Corinthians 5; Ephesians 1

Thank you, Father, that you granted me sight, and I saw my sin, and I came to my senses, and you granted me repentance. I escaped from the snares of the devil that had taken me captive.

I realized I had spent enough of my past lifetime following the lust of my flesh as if I were an unbeliever, but now, by your grace and illumination, Father, I live according to your decree. I live in your spirit and feed on your word.

I sanctify Christ as Lord in my heart, and I study and ruminate on all the reasons for the divine hope that is in me. My hope is built on Christ and his grace and obedience.

Now I live in Christ, and Christ lives in me, by your holy spirit, Father. In Christ, I am a new creation. The old has passed away, and behold, everything about the “real me” is new and eternal.

Now, in Christ, I have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sin. According to the riches of your grace, Lord Jesus, I know the mystery of your will. I am sealed by your spirit, and my eternal future with you, Father, in love, is guaranteed.