For those of us who know the good news of Christianity, we understand that our joy does not come soley from the death of Christ or the resurrection story, it comes from both because through both we have both forgiveness and new life. The good news is that because of those, our sins are not only forgiven, but completely forgotten. The bible says "as far as the east is from the west," which means no way, ever will we see them again. It is amazing that God chooses to forget. Now, God knows all things, so how can he not remember? Its not that he can't, but that he won't. He does this because he wants to have a relationship with us.
We also have this same ability (choice) to forget things that have hurt us. If we want to stay in relationship with someone, we must forget. How do we do this? Just like patience we must practice pushing the nagging thoughts and hurt to the side, or better yet throw them away. When we find our thoughts wandering into dangerous teritory, we must turn them to something else. It takes effort but is well worth it. Sing a song, recite a bible verse, or think of something pleasant that you can thank God for. We must do this for as we do to others, so shall it be done to us.
Be The One
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