I’ve spent too much time tending graves that Jesus already emptied. Graves of regret. Graves of shame. Graves of “what if” and “if only.”
But then I hear Him call my name.“Lazarus, come forth!” – John 11:43 (NKJV)
And I realize—why am I still lying here when I was called to live?Too often, we live like we’re still bound by the past. We say we believe in grace, yet we carry our old sins like they define us. But that’s not how God sees us.
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.” – 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NKJV)
Salvation isn’t just about escaping sin—it’s about stepping into purpose. We weren’t meant to just survive this life—we were made to thrive in the freedom Jesus gave us. Yet, so many of us still live in the shadow of who we used to be.
The enemy loves to remind us of our failures. But here’s the truth: You are not who you were. You are chosen, free, and forgiven.
“For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.” – Colossians 3:3 (NKJV)
So why do we keep looking back? Why do we act like we belong in a grave when Jesus already called us out?
Maybe it’s fear. Maybe it’s doubt. Maybe we’ve been stuck in the past for so long that freedom feels unfamiliar.
But today, I want to remind you: God didn’t call you to live in your shame. He called you to live in His grace.
So, here’s my challenge for you:
Stop making a home in your shame.
Stop tending a grave that Jesus already walked you out of.
Step into the life He created you for.
Because, my friend, you were made for more.
And that’s worth living for.
🙌 How has God reminded you of your freedom lately? Drop a comment—I’d love to hear your story!
