We Want to Forget, But Can’t

Have there been some things in your life you’d like to forget, but can’t? Maybe it happened today – maybe years ago – and you occasionally find yourself reliving them. And when you do, those same old feelings come back.  It’s amazing, isn’t it? 

And often – not just amazing – but painful.

• The times you embarrassed yourself?

• The times you said something totally inappropriate?

• Remember that hurtful comment?

There’s a passage in the Bible – in the book of Hebrews – where we are told that God earnestly desires to apply a Divine eraser – and as far as he is concerned – obliterate all the memories - of all those hideous events in our lives - from His mind. 

Bottom line is that He desires to forgive us… to never again bring those thoughts to His mind. True – genuine – forgiveness. You know, I’m glad there are some things I can’t remember.  I’m very glad there are so many things in my life that God has chosen not to remember.

God wants to forgive.