Last summer in one of my posts I mentioned how incredible God is as he sends us the right words exactly when we need them most. He is so amazing!
Today I spent time sitting outside (in one of my favorite places) reading and reflecting on the importance of recalling good memories, even from difficult situations. As I finished my thoughts on this concept, I turned the page in my book to read:
“….. those pictures, those memories…… if they were a joy to you, they are yours to keep. Other memories that are excruciatingly painful are yours to release” (TerKeurst).
It was amazing God knew I needed those sentences in that moment.
In my last post I suggested you reflect on challenging moments and how you have grown from them. Is there anything in relation to those challenges you need to release today? If so, take time to do so. You might even make a list… In one column, write the memories you want to retain. In the other, write the memories you want to release. Perhaps you could do this on separate pieces of paper and once you finish writing the memories you want to release, you can rip them up and let them go (or toss them in your next bonfire)!
Once you have determined what to retain and release – I want to finish with positive, happy thoughts!
- What made you smile today?
- What made you laugh recently?
- What are you looking forward to?
- How did God show up in your life in an unexpected way?
- How can you share the word of God with someone yet this week?
Although I didn’t have much to share today, I felt it on my heart that someone else might benefit from the retaining and releasing activity. I’ll close in prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father,
Thank you for always showing up and for the many blessings you provide us each day. I pray we focus on seeing your hand in everything rather than getting wrapped up in the things of this world that cause us to lose sight of you. I pray you answer the prayers of the person reading this in the exact way they were meant to be answered. In Jesus name, Amen.
TerKeurst, Lysa. Forgiving what you can’t forget. Thomas Nelson, 2020.
