I am not the same person I was five years ago. I am definitely not the same as I was 10, 20, or 30 years ago. 

There has been a lot of new information and experience gained in this life. I have read more, listened, learned, and grown in my depth of knowledge. I have seen birth, death, loss, love, joy, and pain. These things have shaped my thoughts, feelings, and reactions to others. 

If you knew me at my previous ministries, you need to get to know me again. The person I was back then is a faint reflection of who I am now. 

I hope the same is true for you. I hope you have not gotten stuck in one way of thinking over a lifetime. I hope you have grown and matured, especially as a believer in Jesus.

Here is where this gets tricky. That person who made you mad may have changed since you first picked up your grudge. When you think of how different you are today, know that other people will likely be the same way. They might regret what they said or did and wish they could take it all back.

Perhaps the new you needs to let go of the past to form an even better future you.