Things You Should Never Think about

Are There Things You Should Never Think About?

Are there things in your life that you find difficult to move on from? Perhaps a past event that lingers in your mind, or decisions you've made that seem to keep you trapped in a cycle? These memories can become deeply ingrained in your thoughts, making it hard to move forward.

So, what are the things you should never think about?

Oftentimes, we find ourselves dwelling on situations we’ve been through. However, thinking about these events doesn’t change them—it only holds us back, leading to feelings of depression and preventing us from stepping into the future God has prepared for us.

Focusing on negative situations, on things that have kept us stuck, or on depressing thoughts only prevents us from embracing the fullness of what God wants to do in our lives. It's essential to shift our mindset away from these burdens.

The Story of Jabez: A Lesson in Moving Forward

In 1 Chronicles 4:9-10, we encounter the story of Jabez, a man who, despite his painful beginnings, found strength in calling on God. The passage reads:

1 Chronicles 4:9-10 (NIV): 9 Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez, saying, “I gave birth to him in pain.”

10 Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, “Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain.” And God granted his request.

Jabez was born into sorrow, and his name—a constant reminder of his mother's pain—could have been a source of ongoing emotional burden. Yet, despite this, Jabez chose not to dwell on his past. Instead, he cried out to God for a change. His name, though marked by pain, did not define his future. Jabez's story reminds us that even when circumstances seem to hold us back, we can cry out to God for transformation, and He will answer.

Choosing to Let Go of the Past

Yes, you may have made wrong decisions or taken steps that you regret. But God doesn’t want you to stay trapped in those thoughts. The apostle Paul encourages us in...

 

Philippians 4:8 (NIV):

“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.”

It’s time to stop dwelling on past mistakes and regrets. It’s time to forgive yourself and focus on the future that God has for you. Your current situation doesn’t define where God is taking you. The best is yet to come, and as you fix your thoughts on God’s promises, you will begin to see His light guiding you forward.

Don’t let the weight of past experiences hold you down. Like Jabez, take your pain to God, and trust that He can turn it into something greater. Embrace the truth that you have a bright future ahead.

Stay revived.