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God’s not looking for us to simply look the part of a new creation—He wants us to actually be
a new creation. This newness equals freedom in Him. And freedom in Him creates opportunity.
How do we make the most of this freedom and opportunity? We give our whole self to Him. We
open our hands and give our all to Him. We say the words “send me”…even before we understand
where and how we will be sent. This is the only way we are qualified: as a vessels filled with the
Holy Spirit.
Paul’s life was so radically changed after his encounter with Jesus that his entire existence
became about sharing the redeeming love of the cross. Paul cared little about who others thought
he should be, or about what he “gave up” in choosing to follow Jesus. Instead, Paul leaned into
authentic truth, integrity, and unity. I love what John Piper says about Paul:
He does not need my approval. He does not fear my rejection. He does not have his finger
in the air to discern how the winds of culture are blowing. He is authentic.xi
Isn’t this the type of woman we want to be? I don’t want to do things simply for the approval
of others. I don’t want to fear rejection or trolls on the Internet. I don’t want to change my stance
or my direction with the winds of culture. I want to be authentic. And I have a feeling you do, too.
Bring your heart before God, and ask Him to free you from shame and fear as you pursue the
authenticity of life with Him.
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WEEK 1
DAY 2
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Acts 16:6-40
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