“From now on, therefore, we regard no one according to the flesh. Even though we once regarded Christ according to the flesh, we regard him thus no longer. Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” – 2 Corinthians 5:16-17 (ESV)
We all have events in our past that trouble us; those moments that in our times of weakness Satan drags back out as weapons to bring about doubt and pain in our hearts. Yet, as the Apostle Paul so eloquently reminds us in this passage from his Second Epistle to the Corinthians, when we’re spiritually reborn in Christ we become a new being; clean, fresh and forgiven when we lay those burdens at His feet.
Hi, I’m Phil Malmstrom, a.k.a. Phather Phil. I’m self-employed, father of two wonderful young men, an ordained minister who delights in spreading Jesus’ Message of Hope and Love, a science-fiction junkie, an aspiring photographer and above all that one of God’s Children who rejoices in His Blessings each day. 
What a wondeful reminder today and beautiful Truth! Once the Messiah touches our mess, we then have a message of hope that shows a world just how capable He is;) Always need to be reminded of this!
I love the fact that the old me is gone for good and I am a new me…praise God for His mighty works he’s done
The old has passed away and we are made new!
The Word says that we now stand before God spotless, without fault. How amazing is that? Thanks for the reminder of who I am in Christ.
Many blessings, Phil!
Phil,
Sometimes I have a hard time wrapping my head around that fact that the old me is gone forever, forgotten about, yes sometimes the enemy tries to remind me of her, but one word, “Jesus” and the enemy flees, he no power here anymore.
Blessings to you Phil.