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As believers in Christ we have done away with the old self and have “put on” Christ. In this, the old is gone an our life has been made new and is now hidden in Him, who gave us new life through His Son, Jesus! Although, it’s easy to slip back into what once was comfortable… I invite you to listen to today’s meditation on Colossians and consider what part of your “old self” is trying to sabotage your new life in Jesus. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/abide-podcast/id1668935298?i=1000632563427"> </a> </div> </div><div class="sbi_item sbi_type_image sbi_new sbi_transition" id="sbi_18389828974013817" data-date="1697630453"> <div class="sbi_photo_wrap"> <a class="sbi_photo" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CyihXO_gcvF/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" data-full-res="https://scontent-lga3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/392810959_1673510596464909_242238856453686092_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c4dd86&_nc_ohc=3zgDn4_UtkEAX9_3NXf&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AfB50ROK-m1YkmxQv09Kn9tho9fWbhrsXqURgAwNr5NoVg&oe=656C3CC4" data-img-src-set="{"d":"https:\/\/scontent-lga3-2.cdninstagram.com\/v\/t51.29350-15\/392810959_1673510596464909_242238856453686092_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c4dd86&_nc_ohc=3zgDn4_UtkEAX9_3NXf&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AfB50ROK-m1YkmxQv09Kn9tho9fWbhrsXqURgAwNr5NoVg&oe=656C3CC4","150":"https:\/\/scontent-lga3-2.cdninstagram.com\/v\/t51.29350-15\/392810959_1673510596464909_242238856453686092_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c4dd86&_nc_ohc=3zgDn4_UtkEAX9_3NXf&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AfB50ROK-m1YkmxQv09Kn9tho9fWbhrsXqURgAwNr5NoVg&oe=656C3CC4","320":"https:\/\/scontent-lga3-2.cdninstagram.com\/v\/t51.29350-15\/392810959_1673510596464909_242238856453686092_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c4dd86&_nc_ohc=3zgDn4_UtkEAX9_3NXf&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AfB50ROK-m1YkmxQv09Kn9tho9fWbhrsXqURgAwNr5NoVg&oe=656C3CC4","640":"https:\/\/scontent-lga3-2.cdninstagram.com\/v\/t51.29350-15\/392810959_1673510596464909_242238856453686092_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c4dd86&_nc_ohc=3zgDn4_UtkEAX9_3NXf&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AfB50ROK-m1YkmxQv09Kn9tho9fWbhrsXqURgAwNr5NoVg&oe=656C3CC4"}"> <span class="sbi-screenreader">Choosing Jesus over the demands and expectations o</span> <img src="https://gretchenstevenson.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="Choosing Jesus over the demands and expectations of family, work, hobbies, worldly gain, and notoriety, exemplifies a posture of surrender and humility, proving our deepest longings are met not through our efforts, but through a surrendered heart that is eager to receive God’s grace, wisdom, and love if we choose. In this devotion, you will be inspired as you hear how one woman chose what was most important, in spite of her culture and the risk of ridicule, judgment, and rejection. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/abide-podcast/id1668935298?i=1000631722731 #abide #abidepodcast #devotional #devotion #teacher #onething #choosingjesus #morningmotivation #lifeinchrist #faith"> </a> </div> </div><div class="sbi_item sbi_type_image sbi_new sbi_transition" id="sbi_18063924466448305" data-date="1697546636"> <div class="sbi_photo_wrap"> <a class="sbi_photo" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CygBfrngIKT/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" data-full-res="https://scontent-lga3-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/392926006_1564990240909683_7769066493650112259_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c4dd86&_nc_ohc=_bl06jKD1KgAX-qB_wc&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AfD1E7VPGYIIiFL_d6mF7YwGeP2HxvOVs4q1F7TVqJ4pvQ&oe=656AE994" data-img-src-set="{"d":"https:\/\/scontent-lga3-1.cdninstagram.com\/v\/t51.29350-15\/392926006_1564990240909683_7769066493650112259_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c4dd86&_nc_ohc=_bl06jKD1KgAX-qB_wc&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AfD1E7VPGYIIiFL_d6mF7YwGeP2HxvOVs4q1F7TVqJ4pvQ&oe=656AE994","150":"https:\/\/scontent-lga3-1.cdninstagram.com\/v\/t51.29350-15\/392926006_1564990240909683_7769066493650112259_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c4dd86&_nc_ohc=_bl06jKD1KgAX-qB_wc&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AfD1E7VPGYIIiFL_d6mF7YwGeP2HxvOVs4q1F7TVqJ4pvQ&oe=656AE994","320":"https:\/\/scontent-lga3-1.cdninstagram.com\/v\/t51.29350-15\/392926006_1564990240909683_7769066493650112259_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c4dd86&_nc_ohc=_bl06jKD1KgAX-qB_wc&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AfD1E7VPGYIIiFL_d6mF7YwGeP2HxvOVs4q1F7TVqJ4pvQ&oe=656AE994","640":"https:\/\/scontent-lga3-1.cdninstagram.com\/v\/t51.29350-15\/392926006_1564990240909683_7769066493650112259_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c4dd86&_nc_ohc=_bl06jKD1KgAX-qB_wc&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AfD1E7VPGYIIiFL_d6mF7YwGeP2HxvOVs4q1F7TVqJ4pvQ&oe=656AE994"}"> <span class="sbi-screenreader">To my best friend and husband, I am grateful for y</span> <img src="https://gretchenstevenson.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="To my best friend and husband, I am grateful for your pursuit of Jesus and of me! Together we have learned the posture of brokenness & surrender before our Savior and been blessed by God's redeeming love. Although our years together have not always been easy, God has been faithful! Thank you for joining me on the Abide podcast. It was a joy and a privilege to serve with you in this way - testifying to God's grace and healing in hope that others would find the same! 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