This I call to mind,
and therefore I have hope.
—Lamentations 3:21
The song, The Way We Were, begins with the words, “Memories light the corners of my mind.”
Three thoughts about memories:
- Some memories need to be forgotten. “[God] blots out your transgressions . . . and remembers your sins no more” (Isa 43:25). Forgiveness! Isn’t that a wonderful thought? “Forgetting what is behind,” wrote Paul, “I press on” (Phil 3:13,14). You need to do the same.
- Remember those who helped shape you. They put you on the right path. Memories of them can help keep you there. “The memory of the righteous is a blessing” (Prv 10:7). Never outgrow your gratitude for a blessed past.
- Today’s thoughts and actions are creating tomorrow’s memories. Be sure you are building pleasant, not regretful, memories.
Tomorrow’s memories
come from today’s decisions.