I was getting ready this morning & just had random thoughts running through my head, then all the sudden different things from the past start creeping up--past mistakes, past failures, anything that wasn't necessarily good, it was there. I was thinking, "really!! It's to early for these kind of thoughts!" Then as quickly as they came in, God reminded me of this verse...2Cor 5:17- Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come. I was so excited, right there in the shower I said, "AMEN!!! Yes, You are so right Father!!! I'm not defined by the things in the past, I'm continuously refined by your grace & love!" This has made the rest of the morning much better, easier to get going. I'm not weighed down by these discouraging thoughts. Instead I'm lifted up by Gods encouragement!! So if you get to thinking like I did this morning, remember that God takes the old & either helps you forget or turns it into something new & good & glory to Him!! Such great help for me & I pray for you also!!!