reNEW

Romans 12:1-2 reNEW: to give fresh life or strength to replace (something broken or worn out) Ephesians 2:1,4-5,10 Isaiah 40:31 Isaiah 43:18-19 Greek: renew = palingenesia palin = again genesia = beginning "begin again" Renewal Process: Step 1: Reestablish your relationship with God. Step 2: Put off your old self. Ephesians 4:22-24 Galatians 3:27 Romans 13:14 Step 3: Put on new life. Psalm 18:24 We need to be careful that we are not too attached to who we've been, that we can't become who God has called us to be. 2 Corinthians 4:16 2 Corinthians 5:17 John 8:34 Matthew 26:26-28 Matthew 19:28 Revelation 21:1-5 Philippians 1:6 God's not done with your story. Romans 8:19-23 Who We Are + Moments That Matter = Stories That We Live Who We Are + Moments That Matter / JESUS in the Moments = Transformed Story How to reexamine your story: counseling journaling share with a trusted friend list three influential people look at your story in three pieces Acknowledging who and what has shaped you is the first step to moving forward. Ephesians 2:10