Regarding painful experiences in our lives. There is this to ponder:
"Think of it like this: every person has two main files in his or memory system.
The first is filled with al the good things that have happened to ous. It is full of our victories and accomplishments, all of the things that have brought us joy and happiness through the years.
The second file is just the opposite. It is filled with the pains and hurts of the past, all of the negative things that have happened to us. It is full of our defeats and failures, things that brought us sadness and sorrow.
Throughout life, we can choose which file we will access. Some people repeatedly return to file number two and constantly relive the painful things that have happened to them. They are always thinking about the times somebody did them wrong, the times they were hurt or suffered awful pain.
They practically wear out file number two.
They are so preoccupied with the negative experiences in their past that they never get around to file number one.
They hardly think of the good things that have happened to them.
If you want to be free, if you want to overcome self-pity, throw away the key to file number two.
Do not go back there anymore.
Keep your mind focused on the good things God has done in your life!
When the pains of the past beckon your attention, don't go back there!
Instead remind yourself, No thanks! I am going to focus on things that are of good report, things that are going to build me up, not tear me down, things that encourage me and fill me with peace and happiness, not things that attempt to steal my hope and drain my spirit."
---- Your Best Life Now
by Joel Osteen
Stay Strong and Keep on Believing!!
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