“…Now we can serve God, not in the old way of obeying the letter of the law, but in the new way of living in the Spirit” (Romans 7:6 NLT).

THE NEW WAY OF LIVING

It is impossible to serve and please God by following a checklist. Legalism does not please God as it only reveals our unrighteousness and prideful hearts. For the harder we try to keep the law, the more the law reveals our shortcomings.

But the “new way of living” is not about laws and list-keeping. It is not about effort or earning, but believing and receiving. Those who have found this new way have the law once inscribed in stone, now written on their hearts. This new way frees us to truly serve God.

PRAYER: Father, thank You for saving us through faith in Christ Jesus. Now we can serve You in a new way by living in the Spirit. We surrender afresh today. Lead, guide and direct us to join You in Your work today. In Jesus’ name, amen.