Saturday, February 21, 2026

Colossians 3:10
Put on your new nature, and be renewed as you learn to know your Creator and become like him.

Deep down, we all long for peace, wholeness, and restored relationships. That longing isn't random. It points back to how we were created to walk closely with God. From the very beginning, God intended us to live in harmony with him and with one another, experiencing a world where love and unity prevailed. Sin may have fractured that design, bringing separation and pain, but Jesus stepped in to restore what was lost, offering us the chance to return to that original closeness.

Through him, our identity is renewed, confusion becomes trust, and brokenness becomes a place where hope can grow. The journey of faith isn't always easy, and sometimes we carry the weight of our past mistakes or current struggles. Yet, with each step toward Jesus, we find that he meets us with grace, gently shaping us into who we are meant to be. In his presence, we are reminded that renewal is possible, no matter how far we feel from it.

As you reflect on this week, take a moment to remember what Jesus has done for you. He gave his life so you could have a new life. Not because you earned it or deserved it, but because he loves you. Let that truth sink in and shape your perspective.

Every day is an opportunity to embrace the new nature God offers and to walk forward in hope, gratitude, and confidence that you are deeply loved.

Prayer:
Heavenly Father, thank you for everything you have done for me. I don't deserve your grace, yet you give it freely. Help me live with gratitude and humility. Teach me to surrender what I cannot control and trust your mastery over my story. I love you, I trust you, and I worship you. Amen.

Series Theme Verse:

Colossians 3:10
Put on your new nature, and be renewed as you learn to know your Creator and become like him.

This post was written by Lori Tuckerman, Director of Content for the Daily LivingItOut.