"Go, stand in the temple courts, he said, and tell the people all about this new life."  

Acts 5:20 (NIV)

NEW LIFE that is exactly what Jesus gives us! But, too often we cling to the old failures and habits of the past; we don't allow Jesus to fully bless us with the "new life" He promised! Jesus has taken ALL of our failures, ALL of our shortcomings, ALL of our sins, and ALL of our weaknesses! Jesus gave us ALL of His strength, ALL of His righteousness, and ALL of His love! We have a NEW LIFE in Christ Jesus! And, we should live accordingly! We should forget about the failures of the past and look to the success of tomorrow! Today's accomplishments should bring us joy, for we should not be dwelling on the mishaps of the past! Never forget Jesus took your old life, and gave you His; this is the "new life" we are promised! The very life of Christ living inside us! Watchman Nee wrote, "The new life within us wages a constant war against all which opposes its growth. During the physical stage, it is a war against sins; in the soulish phase, it is a battle against the natural life; and lastly, on the spiritual level, it is an onslaught against the supernatural enemy." Refuse to allow anything to rob you of the FULNESS of the NEW LIFE Jesus has given us!!

"The Spirit of life in Christ, like a strong wind, has magnificently cleared the air, freeing you from a fated lifetime of brutal tyranny at the hands of sin and death."  

Romans 8:2 (MSG)