Your thought closet is full of stories in your mind. Some you have rewritten to make better. Some you have allowed to fester making them worse. Some are just nostalgic, sad, and regretful. It is the stories that make up how you became the person you are today.
Your thought closet is full of stories, thoughts, and images that play out when you think of certain things. When you allow the Holy Spirit to go through your closet to clean it up, then some of those memories will change. The lies disappear and the truth affect your memories. The bitter ones lose some of their control. You may even get to forget somethings making room for happier memories.
Your memories are a window into your past. The window needs to be clean so you can see clearly, but you don't need to spend all your time at the window. Instead focus more on what God is doing in your life today. Think about what is praiseworthy to God and profitable for your your future.
Some memories are pleasant and others are painful, but look at them with the Holy Spirit. He will guide you through them to see how they have either destroyed your life or made you stronger. When you can see clearly, you can start healing and appreciating even the hard memories.
Do not be embarrassed by your past. It is your past. Show the world how you have changed. You may have done foolish and stupid things, but if you learned from them then let go of the control that they have in your life now. Everyone does self-destructive things. Learn from it and do not allow anyone else make you feel bad or regret because you are not that person any more.
Speak truth that comes from God to your soul. This is how slowly your thought closet will be cleaned out and God centered. Look at all the benefits it makes in your life, even the hard times and bad memories. Life happens to everyone. You are not alone. Find fellow believers that can understand and support you in your journey. Don't forget to be there for them too.
Mourn what needs to be mourned, but do not stay there. Heal and move on to live your life. Life was meant to be lived, not watched. Find the beauty and joy in life. Praise God for every moment of it to make it profitable to be in your thought closet.
Give meaning to the pain so you can make it be beneficial. If you don't it will stay toxic and destroy your thought life. In turn it will destroy any happiness in your life. Be aware of how your thought processes affect you today and where they are leading your future.
Once your thought closet is God centered, it is time to be there for other people. Allow your history to become your testimony. It will lead others to God and help people heal. Not everyone needs to hear your story or maybe only at the right time. Some people will not appreciate it or will seek to hurt you with it. Use wisdom and discernment. God will lead you to those you can help.
Psalm 103:1-5, 119:9-16, Isaiah 35:1-4, 61:1-3, & Lamentations 3:19-24
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