Reading: Romans 6:11; Ephesians 2:1-10; Philippians 2:12-13

Devotional: Before Christ, Paul says, we were dead in trespasses and sins. But God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive together with Christ. That new life produces new responsiveness. Things begin to matter that did not matter before. Conviction stirs where there was once indifference. Holiness begins to attract rather than repel. Generosity starts to feel more natural than it once did. God is at work not only on what we do but on what we want. Obedience often goes first and desire catches up later, but over time the Spirit reshapes our appetites from the inside out. Something is coming alive.

Reflection Questions:

What do you want now that you did not used to want? What does that reveal about the Spirit's work in you?

Are there desires that once felt foreign that are now becoming more natural as you walk with Christ?

Practical Application: Take five minutes today to write down two or three things you now care about that you did not care about before following Christ. Offer those as a prayer of gratitude, acknowledging that God produced them in you.