Productive Forgetting: Part 3

On the flip side of the idea of Productive Forgetting (introduced in my last two blogs), exists DENIAL….

How do we know when productive forgetting moves into denial? I believe the key word of the definition is TEMPORARILY. There is no given time limit in the definition above but biblically we are told not to let the sun go down on our anger (Ephesians 4:26) and to leave a sacrifice at the alter if someone has something against us (Matthew 5:23-24). God wants us to press on (2 Timothy 4:7) but also address our own logs (Matthew 7:3-5). I believe temporary is only the time ABSOLUTELY necessary to complete the task at hand and get to a place where the problem can be resolved.

God has set before us an abundant life if we chose to walk in it. It is hard to believe He wants the best for us when there has been SO much hurt in this world but I believe He wants this for us TODAY. When debating on “productively forgetting” an issue, memory or problem, ask yourself:

Am I avoiding a situation or do I honestly need to gain help, guidance or knowledge before proceeding?

Please share: What are you avoiding? What kind of help do you need?