18/08/2026
*Morning Devotion*
United With Christ
Scripture: Romans 6:5 NIV
“For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we will certainly also be united with him in a resurrection like his.”
There is something powerful about being united with Christ. Christianity is not simply about believing that Jesus died and rose again; it is about allowing His death and resurrection to transform the way we live.
When we are united with Christ in His death, our old life is no longer supposed to control us. The old habits, the old mindset, the old ways of responding, and the things that once held us captive must begin to lose their power over us.
But the story does not end with death. There is resurrection.
Whatever has died in obedience to Christ can be raised into something new. God can give us a new heart, a new perspective, new strength, new purpose, and a new way of living.
Sometimes God allows us to go through seasons where we feel like something in us is dying—our plans, our expectations, our comfort, or even a version of ourselves we have become accustomed to. But when we are in Christ, death is never the final chapter.
Resurrection is coming.
So, do not be afraid to surrender the old. Do not hold on to habits, attitudes, relationships, or desires that God is asking you to release. What you surrender to Christ is never wasted.
Today, remember this: you are not who you used to be. You belong to Christ, and His resurrection power is at work in you.
*Prayer*
Lord Jesus, thank You for uniting me with You. Help me to die daily to the things that do not please You and to walk in the newness of life You have given me. Give me the grace to surrender the old and the faith to believe in the new things You are bringing forth in my life. Let the power of Your resurrection be evident in my thoughts, choices, character, and daily living. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
*Reflection:*
What is one thing God may be asking me to let go of so that I can walk more fully in the new life He has given me?