In the quiet town of Stacey Bushes, there lived a man named Daniel, who carried a burden he could never seem to escape. For years, Daniel had been trapped in a cycle of addiction and guilt. He knew the life he was living wasn’t what God wanted for him, but no matter how hard he tried, he couldn’t break free.

“I’m too far gone,” he often thought. “I’ll never change.”

But one Sunday morning, something stirred in Daniel’s heart. He decided to attend the local church, Gr8r Seed Chapel International at the Meeting Place, for the first time in years. As he sat in the back seat, slouched and ashamed, the lady pastor’s voice rang out with a truth Daniel had never fully understood:

“For we know that our old self was crucified with Him so that the body ruled by sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin.” —Romans 6:6

The words hit Daniel like a lightning bolt. Could it really be true? Could the person he had been—the liar, the addict, the sinner—be gone because of Christ?

That night, Daniel couldn’t sleep. The lady pastor’s words echoed in his mind. He thought about his life—the lies he had told, the people he had hurt, the years he had wasted.

He felt the weight of his sin pressing down on him, but for the first time, he also felt something else: hope. If Jesus had truly crucified his old self on the cross, then maybe—just maybe—he didn’t have to live this way anymore.

Daniel dropped to his knees beside his bed. “Lord,” he whispered, tears streaming down his face, “I’ve tried to fix myself, and I’ve failed every time. I can’t do this on my own. But Your Word says I don’t have to be a slave to sin anymore. Please, take this burden from me. Make me new.”

The next morning, Daniel woke up feeling lighter—like the chains he had carried for years had finally fallen off. He didn’t understand it fully, but he knew something had changed.

Determined to walk in his new identity, Daniel began to seek God daily. He read the Bible, prayed, and joined a small group at Gr8r Seed Chapel International. The group became his family, encouraging him, praying for him, and reminding him of who he was in Christ: no longer a slave to sin, but a child of God.

Of course, the journey wasn’t easy. There were moments when Daniel stumbled, moments when the old temptations tried to creep back in. But each time, he clung to Romans 6:6, declaring aloud:

“My old self was crucified with Christ. I am no longer a slave to sin!”

Over time, Daniel’s life began to reflect the freedom he had found. He reconciled with people he had hurt, found joy in serving others, and even started sharing his testimony with those still trapped in addiction.

One day, Daniel stood before the congregation to share his story.

“For so many years, I thought I was my sin,” he said. “I thought I could never escape who I was. But Romans 6:6 taught me the truth: my old self is dead. The person I used to be was crucified with Christ. I’m not a slave to sin anymore, and neither are you.

“If you’re carrying chains today, let them go. Jesus has already broken them. Step into the freedom He’s given you.”

The congregation erupted in applause, but Daniel’s eyes were fixed heavenward. He knew the glory belonged to God alone.

May you always remember that your old self has been crucified with Christ. You are no longer bound by sin—you are free. When the enemy tries to remind you of your past, may you stand firm in the truth that you are a new creation. Walk boldly in the freedom Christ has given you, knowing that His victory is your victory.

“For we know that our old self was crucified with Him so that the body ruled by sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin.” —Romans 6:6

May you live in the fullness of that freedom, knowing that your old self is gone and your new life is secure in Him.

Heavenly Father, thank You for dying on the cross and setting me free from the power of sin. I believe that my old self was crucified with You and that I am no longer a slave to sin. Help me to live in the freedom You have given me, to walk in the truth of who I am in You, and to trust in Your strength when temptations arise. Thank You for making me new. In Jesus Name, Amen.