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43. It Is Finished: How Jesus Opened the Door to Grace, Identity, and New Life

43. It Is Finished: How Jesus Opened the Door to Grace, Identity, and New Life

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 What actually changed the moment Jesus died on the cross? In this powerful Resurrection season episode, we step back and look at the foundation of everything—God’s grace, His mercy, and the finished work of Jesus. You’ll discover the difference between access and relationship, why salvation is a gift that must be received, and how the resurrection confirms the new life available to you today. If you’ve ever felt like you had to earn God’s love, prove your worth, or clean yourself up before coming to Him—this episode will gently but powerfully shift your perspective. This is more than a message about the cross… It’s an invitation to come home, renew your mind, and step into your true identity as a child of God. 🔑 Key Episode Insights The cross provided access to God—but identity and relationship are received through salvationMercy withholds the punishment we deserve; grace gives what we could never earn“It is finished” (tetelestai) means the debt of sin was paid in full—nothing more is requiredThe resurrection confirms and secures the new life available to every believerMany believers struggle not because God is withholding—but because their thinking is still rooted in performanceYou don’t clean yourself up to come to God—you come to God, and He begins the transformationAs believers, we are called to live as ambassadors—representing Christ and sharing His love with others 🧠 Why This Matters Your brain is wired to repeat what it has learned. If you’ve spent years living in a performance-based mindset—earning approval, proving your worth, striving for acceptance—those patterns don’t automatically disappear after salvation. That’s why mind renewal is essential. When you begin to understand grace and mercy, you stop striving and start receiving. You begin to align your thinking with truth: You are already loved. You are already accepted. You are already invited into a relationship with God. And as your thinking shifts, your life begins to follow. This is where transformation happens. Ready to accept Jesus Christ as your Savior? Open your heart to Him and say this prayer out loud: "Jesus, thank You for coming to save me. I admit I've made mistakes and have tried to do things on my own for too long. I give my life to You. Forgive me of my sins. I believe that You died on the cross and rose from the dead to rescue me and give me eternal life. Today, I start my new life as part of Your family. I thank You for a fresh start. Amen." Click for next steps ▶️ I said YES to Jesus - Now What? 🛠️ Practical Mind Renewal Tool In this episode, we revisit the importance of renewing your mind around grace vs. performance. You’ll be encouraged to pause and reflect on the thoughts you’ve been agreeing with: Are you trying to earn what God has already given? Or are you learning to receive it? This is where the CSTR (Catch, Shift, Thank, Release) tool becomes powerful. It helps you: Catch performance-based thoughtsShift into truthReinforce gratitudeRelease striving 🔁 Continue Learning the CSTR Tool If you want to go deeper in learning how to take your thoughts captive using the CSTR Tool (Catch, Shift, Thank, Release), these episodes will help you build understanding step by step: 🎧 EP16 — Overthinking Everything? How to Find Peace by Surrendering Control 🎧 EP37 — Taking Mindsets Captive-How to Break Toxic Thinking Patterns and Rewire Your Mind 🎧 EP38 — Taking Mindsets Captive in Real Time-A Guided Reset for Toxic Thinking Each episode builds on the last — helping you move from awareness to practice to lasting transformation. 🔗 Related Resources & Links 📬 Join the Day One of Sobriety Insiders to receive the weekly email newsletter! 💬 Mind Renewal Solutions Made Simple Facebook Community–Engage with other Overcomers and access all episode resources. 📝 Explore the Day One of Sobriety Blog for more encouragement. 👥 Go Deeper with 1:1 coaching support! Get the details ▶️ Mind Renewal Coaching. 💰SPECIAL DISCOUNT on Dr. Caroline Leaf's 21-Day Brain Detox Course Use BRENDA50 for $50 OFF 📩 Connect with Me 📧 Email: brenda@day1ofsobriety.org 📘 Facebook: @day1ofsobriety 📷 Instagram: @day1ofsobriety ⚠️ Disclaimer The Day One of Sobriety podcast is for educational and spiritual growth purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional therapy, counseling, or medical treatment. If you are experiencing significant emotional distress, please seek help from a licensed mental health professional.
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