Do not remember
the former things, Nor consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a
new thing, Now it shall spring forth; Shall you not know it?
Isaiah 43:18-19
When someone hurts us, the pain does not necessarily stop when we make a
choice to forgive. Those memories reappear time and time again, to haunt
and taunt us. I have heard many times the famous phrase, "I can forgive
but I can't forget". Fact is, we can and should, forget. Each time we
relive the memories, we also experience, not only the pain, but the
anger and bitterness. We end up running in a vicious circle regressing,
instead of progressing. We find ourselves back in the past and dealing
with the same emotions. It is time to forgive and forget and move on to
new things and reach the new heights where God desires to take us. If we
will keep our minds focused on today, anticipating tomorrow, yesterday
will be more easily forgotten. With God all things are possible and
forgetting is one of them.
Prayer
I desire the new things You are bringing into my life. Help me to keep
my mind on today, letting go of yesterday. Give me the strength I need
today, to forgive and to forget, in Jesus name I ask, Amen.
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