Sometimes pushing the bad memories out of your mind is not so easy to do.
I had a bad memory pop up today. It was an offense. It was something I had chosen to forgive.
Funny thing is now, several hours later, I cannot even remember what it was. I asked the Lord when I thought of it, How are we supposed to deal with those things that keep coming up? We try to forget and then they come into our minds, uninvited and how do we get rid of them. We know they offend You when we hold grudges.
I’m glad to know I wasn’t holding a grudge because it’s gone. It was like a flashback. I guess I was able to redo it quickly, that is forgive and move on and cast my vain imaginations down.
Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; 2 Corinthians 10:5
Keep going. Don’t get stuck, don’t wallow, just move along and forget about it. Give it to the Lord and trust He will give you the strength to let it go. If it doesn’t go away, check with Jesus to make sure you have forgiven from the bottom of your heart. Read His word if you need help casting down those memories. He will be there for you. He always is. He always will be.