Memories – some are good and pleasant, while others, they’re just not so nice.
No matter – they’re both a gift from God.
Memory itself is a gift. Without it we wouldn’t learn, develop or laugh at ourselves. There’d be nothing to help us succeed or to help us learn from our mistakes. It’s His incredible hand at work, again and again.
As we look back in time, we tend to find ourselves focusing on those “not so nice” memories – you know, the times when we’ve been hurt or betrayed, and yes, even the times when we’ve hurt and betrayed.
These memories, they can hurt so bad.
None of us are big fans of pain, yet for some reason, He’s given us these memories, for they do have benefits, and yes, in knowing this alone – we must embrace them, while one by one bringing them to light – then seeing the light.
It’s then, that we’re able to let them go. I know it sounds contradictory. However, for me, I’ve found that most of my painful memories all boil down to the fact that forgiveness is in order, and when we allow forgiveness to take place, we’re still able to remember – but now, we’ll remember without the pain.
Yet another gift in the long line of gifts He’d given us.
Now the pain and shame are gone, and we’re free to explore the memories and receive His transforming power that results in a changed behavior.
This doesn’t mean we’ll be perfect, for the truth is – we’re all only human, and we’ll likely do or say something stupid – we’re likely to hurt someone, and yes, we’re likely to have to ask for forgiveness.
However – we can trust without a doubt that our life will be more about healing others, than about harming them from this day forward – and for that, our hearts can rejoice.
We are loved by love Himself. He loves us big and He loves us strong, and yes .. love wins period.
“But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you” John 14:26
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