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Living New in an Old World

Have you gone out of town and returned home, and your house felt different even though nothing changed? The reality is that you were the thing that changed, not your home. We might feel this way after time away from the noise and distraction of the world. Returning to reality can feel unsettling, confusing, and even frustrating. How do we live “Set Apart” when our world is not?

Start with reflection. What was your life like before? What habits or patterns kept leading you to sin? Is there a group of friends that didn’t make great choices? Look at how you lived your life before and see what changes must be made. For us to walk in our new life in Christ, we need to know what was holding us back before so we don’t go back to those things.

We then prioritize time with God & community. It’s easier to pray, read our Bibles, and worship when we’re away from distractions. Once we’re back to reality, we can quickly fall out of that routine. Find a time and place where you can hear from God. Staying connected to Him is how we live set apart for Him. Surrounding yourself with other believers who will lift you up, encourage you, and keep you accountable will keep you from returning to your old ways. Do a Bible study with friends. Create a group chat and check in with each other. Serve at church. Don’t do life alone.

Living in a fallen world is difficult, but Jesus is with you and has called you to be set apart!

Application: Journal and pray about your life before and how you’re going to live differently. Text a friend about when and where you’re going to spend time with God.