Some memories we possess can cause us anxiety; some can bring us comfort. Bad memories bring us pain and trigger regrets; they remind us of failures that we can never go back and fix. Good memories can soothe our grief, warm our hearts and make us feel good. But the fact is, we have both kinds. It is in our best interest to not go back and pick up things that we can never change, although we are prone to do so. The wonderful thing about the grace of forgiveness received from our Father is that He does not hold the guilt and shame of our past against us. It is all forgiven, forgotten and cast into the deepest sea. As to bad memories, don’t go there; as to good memories enjoy them and let your heart be encouraged by them.
“And from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To Him who loves us and released us from our sins by His blood.” Revelation 1:5 (NASB)
