Remember the Best and Forget the Rest

Current Teaching Series You Make Me Crazy

Remember the Best and Forget the Rest By Rick Warren — Nov 13, 2016 “I thank my God every time I remember you” (Philippians 1:3 NIV). What do you remember about people — the good experiences or the bad experiences? The apostle Paul said, “I like to remember the good things about people, focus on the good times we’ve had, and remember the positive experiences.” When Paul said this, he had not had an easy time in Philippi. Acts 16 tells us that when he went to Philippi he was illegally arrested, whipped, humiliated, and thrown into prison before finally being asked to leave town. Yet he says, “I thank my God every time I remember you” (Philippians 1:3 NIV). Paul could have dwelt on the negative. He could have remembered the painful memories. He chose not to remember the painful things; instead, he focused on the things he could be grateful for. Maybe you have been hurt in the past by a parent or a partner, and you’re still holding on to that hurt. As a result, you can’t enjoy being around that person today. You’re still focusing on the negative. Be grateful for the good in people. Pleasant memories are a choice. You can choose what you’re going to remember about the past. I’m not saying that you should deny the hurts you’ve had or excuse the weaknesses in other people. That is psychologically unhealthy. But focus on the good, and choose to emphasize the strengths. I hear wives say, “He’s a good man, but ...” Anytime you hear “but,” it means the emphasis is on the negative and not the positive. Be grateful for what you’ve got! Mr. Perfect does not exist! I’ve heard the same thing from husbands, but Mrs. Perfect does not exist either! If you want to enjoy others, you’ve got to focus on their strengths and not their weaknesses. With some people, it takes a lot of creativity. But you can find something good in everybody. PLAY today’s audio teaching from Pastor Rick >> Talk It Over What are the painful memories that have kept you from fully showing love to someone? What will you pray today so that you can let go of those memories and move on with your life? What about that person can you be grateful for?

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Series Summary Message 1: ​​ Six Keys to Peace In Relationships Message 2: ​​​​​​​​​​ Who's Pushing Your Buttons? Message 3: ​​ Resolving Conflict Message 4: ​​ Finding the Love of Your Life Message 5: Breaking Free from Abuse Message 6: ​​Escaping the People Pleaser Trap Message 7:  Keeping the Crazymakers from Making You Crazy Message 8: How to Keep Your Marriage Growing PLAY TODAY'S BROADCAST

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