A New Creation

Written By Betty Predmore

GALATIANS 6: 1-18

(September 21)

With the Holy Spirit living inside of us, we are no longer slaves to the sins that wreaked havoc on our lives before Jesus entered in. We are New Creations, re-born through the blood of Christ, forgiven and redeemed! Doesn't that make you want to shout "Hallelujah??"

There is a new song out on Christian radio by Mac Powell, former lead singer of Third Day and one of my all-time favorites. It is called New Creation.


I thought I knew what I was talkin' about
When I testified of Your greater love
When I was a soul on fire, there was no doubt
By the believin', saved and washed in The Blood

But it wasn't 'til I stumbled
And made my mistakes
That I can know, in my soul, how amazin' was Grace

You brought me blessings out of a tragedy
You turned my old song into a symphony
And with Your Spirit livin' inside of me
I'm a new creation, I'm a new creation

And now I know what You were talkin' about
In from my head, into my heart
When I was broken at the bottom, I found
You're my healer and redeemеr, Jesus, that's who You are

You brought me blеssings out of a tragedy
You turned my old song into a symphony
And with Your Spirit livin' inside of me
I'm a new creation, I'm a new creation

It really is that simple, and that amazing. We may make mistakes, but because we are new creations, we get to experience God's amazing grace over and over again. The enemy cannot win over God's grace.

But through this we must be careful. There are traps everywhere. The traps of comparison, self-importance, and inflated ego. We are to help others stay on the right path, but we are to do so humbly and with sincere hearts, not for the glory it brings to us.

God knows our hearts. We will always be rewarded accordingly. As Paul states, "You will always harvest what you plant." Just as he warned the Galatians, we too must live to please the Spirit if we want to harvest the everlasting life. If we live for our own sinful desires, we will harvest nothing but decay and death.

Paul warns to never tire of doing good because at the time that is right with God, we will reap a harvest of blessing for our efforts and perseverance. Because of this, we should always be looking for the good we can do for others.

Paul was troubled by some of the other false teachers who were not keeping the law and doing good themselves. They were trying to mislead the believers into thinking that circumcision was the proof of holiness. This was the ONE law they were holding on to and ignoring the rest.

Isn't it strange how people can get focused on a certain principle and use it as the measurement of faith? Maybe someone calls drunkenness a sin but is okay with gluttony. Or promiscuity is detested while prejudice is accepted.

As believers, we shouldn't think we can pick and choose which principles we follow. As new creations, our focus should be on following that which glorifies God, and nothing else.

All glory goes to the One who turns our tragedies into blessings and our old songs into symphonies.

Betty Predmore

Betty Predmore is a writer, blogger, speaker and ministry leaders. She is the founder of Mom-Sense, Inc., a ministry designed for mentorship, connection and service to women of all life circumstances. Through this ministry, women are encouraged and supported with scripture and life application. Mom-Sense helps women overcome life struggles through small group classes with biblical curriculum, individual counseling, bible studies, and other areas of support.

Betty also directs the Imperial Valley Life Center, which is a non-profit faith-based pro life women’s resource center. She has a passion for saving the unborn and supporting mothers through pregnancy and motherhood.

Betty loves to speak at events, sharing the love of Jesus with other women. She does this through practical life application mingled with God’s word, and sprinkled with humor. Having experienced a broken home, divorce, abuse, grief, single motherhood, blended families, and adoption, she uses the broken places and movement of God in her own life to share His word in an inspiring way. She enjoys sharing her blogs on social media as a way of reaching out on a broader spectrum. Betty has many speaking topics which can be found on her website: www.bettypredmore.com

As an author, she has had the opportunity to impact women and reach deep into their hearts with her words of inspiration and encouragement. Through Pondering Virtue and Whispered Grace, she has created wonderful tools for the woman who is seeking direction in her spiritual walk.

Betty serves on the writing team of A Wife Like Me, and is also a contributor to Moms Encouraging Moms and Gift of Thorns. Her blogs have appeared in several magazine publications throughout the years including Southern Faith Magazine, Purposeful Life, and Aspiring Woman Magazine.

While Betty thrives on her ministry opportunities, her greatest blessings come from being a wife to Jim and a mama to their wonderful collection of children, who bring joy, laughter, and an occasional tear to her days.


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