For we died and were buried with Christ by baptism. And just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glorious power of the Father, now we also may live new lives.

Previously, you let yourselves be slaves to impurity and lawlessness, which led ever deeper into sin. Now you must give yourselves to be slaves to righteous living so that you will become holy.

I don’t really understand myself, for I want to do what is right, but I don’t do it. Instead, I do what I hate. 16But if I know that what I am doing is wrong, this shows that I agree that the law is good. 17So I am not the one doing wrong; it is sin living in me that does it.

And the Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness. For example, we don’t know what God wants us to pray for. But the Holy Spirit prays for us with groanings that cannot be expressed in words.

he is very patient with those on whom his anger falls, who are destined for destruction. 23He does this to make the riches of his glory shine even brighter on those to whom he shows mercy, who were prepared in advance for glory. 24And we are among those whom he selected, 

Because they were trying to get right with God by keeping the law9:32 Greek by works. instead of by trusting in him.

Lord God my Father,

You have made me new yet I struggle with my past. Help me to keep my complete focus on you and bring separation from the past. I wish to be only what you desire of me today. Your spirit in me is the answer to overcome all my struggles and accept myself as a new creation. I am grateful for your patience with me.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen