Sometimes not so fond memories from the past pop into my mind out of nowhere causing a cringe-worthy reflex like no other. The thought, “What the heck was I thinking,” pops into my mind, and I’m left wishing that I could go back and have a do-over.

The thing is when we surrender to Christ we are granted a do-over. He forgets all the dirty. He forgets the filthy and the drama and the downright rebellious attitude – even when we can’t.

Things of the past may linger for a while, but eventually that’s what they become – just things from the past. They are not a part of our new identity. They are no longer a defining marker in our every day life. They are no longer our struggle but one that Christ took from us.

It’s a fresh start, guys. A do-over like no other.

“how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself without blemish to God, cleanse your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?” – Hebrews 9:14

“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” – 1 John 1:9