New Life in Christ

Thursday’s Reflection

TODAY, in Christ,
you are a new creation.
Today, in Christ,
the creation itself is made new.
With Christ’s own courage and compassion,
may you begin your new life
in this creation
today.
—Sam Hamilton-Poore

- Sam Hamilton-Poore
Earth Gospel

From page 89 of Earth Gospel: A Guide to Prayer for God’s Creation by Sam Hamilton-Poore. Copyright © 2008 by Sam Hamilton-Poore. All rights reserved. Used by permission of Upper Room Books. http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/. Learn more about or purchase this book.

Today’s Question

What does the phrase “new creation” mean to you? Share your reflections.

Today’s Scripture Reading

Romans 12:9-15

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