How does the past haunt us?We are haunted by experiencesWe are haunted by eventsWe are haunted by emotionsWhat Haunts People?DecisionsMistakesEventsDisappointmentsThe past is a very determined ghost, haunting every chance it gets– Laura MillerBrothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.– Philippians Moving Beyond the Past means forgettingThe past cannot be replacedThe past cannot be re-livedThe past can be recycledMoving beyond the past takes a forward focusWe focus on our new citizenshipWe focus on the return of ChristWe focus on the coming changeMoving beyond the past requires freedomWe are free from punishmentWe are free from sinWe are free from deathI have learned that in order to get unhooked from the pain of my past, I have to continuously choose to change my perspective. I need to look at things through God’s eyes—through the resurrection power of Jesus.– Christine CaineHow do we break free from the past?Recommit to JesusA – Admit that you have sinnedB – Believe that Jesus died and roseC – Commit to follow HimJesus died to be your savior and lives to be your Lord!Refocus your perspectiveYesterday ended last night– Author UnknownRemember you are never alone