Saturday, January 26, 2008

  • retrospect-ectomy

    Retrospectomy

    ã Christy Bahr

    March 9, 2005

    Why deal with painful memories

    That haunt you from yesteryear?

    Things that were said and done

    Whisper regret in your ear.

    Why deal with childhood abuse

    That replays in your mind,

    Torments you in your dreams,

    When peace in Him you can find?

    There is no need to repeat the past

    And no need to regret

    For you cannot change what has been done

    So it’s best to forgive and forget

    Let the Great Physician do surgery

    On the memories you do not want.

    Mercy and grace are the scalpel

    That cut out the things that daunt.

Comments (23)

  • LoveItWhenItRains

    Thank you for the birthday greeting. Beautiful post and poem.
  • kafekotka

    Good thought... it is sometimes difficult to forgive let alone forget but we are told to take every thought captive...and it does our hearts no good at all to camp on those kind of painful memories.... God does heal.............
    Thanks for your kind comments about my humble photos!!!!!
  • SingingMom

    Oooo.....AMEN!
  • Threads_of_Faith

    Great encouragement here, Christy! Brings this scripture to mind ...

    { Phil. 4:8 }
    "Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things".

    Have a terrific Tuesday!
    Blessings,
    ~ Deborah <><

  • waiting_for_the_final_trumpet

    Very interesting title!  A good point about letting the Great Physician cut out the memories that haunt us.

    RYC:  I guess my post could be taken as meaning that I believe everyone should have as many children as biologically possible, but that wasn't my intent.  The people I had in mind are those Christians that want to put off childbearing for years -- if not forever, or those Christians who feel they need to resort to abortion to control their family size.  My husband and I also considered limiting our family size for a time after a particularly horrible miscarriage, so I understand your decision.
  • southernfriedpoison

    Awesome post! AMEN! Thank you for your comment and encouragement! Have a wonderfully blessed day. (I'm going to print this and post it at my desk, if you don't mind!) Holly
  • Lilredhead719

    Thanks for your comment.  I appreciate the encouragement.  I'm just a really blunt person, and xanga is where I vent.  Lol.  My kids wear on me sometimes, but God is always faithful to help me.  Well, thanks again, and I hope you have a wonderful day!
  • KateeLee1

    Wow! Love the lacy look here!
    Ps Thanks for stoping bye!
  • littlelamblittlelamb

    Thanks for your comment!

    Yes, no need to repeat the past.  Everyday is a new day and only now counts.
  • cynrita

    Christy,

    RYC: I just wanted to make sure you know the prayer request is for Cheryl and not me. God bless you sweetie and thank you for praying.

    C.
  • Journaling_Susan
    So it’s best to forgive and forget "Let the Great Physician do surgery On the memories you do not want."
    Spoken so well.

    RYC: Thanks for stopping by my site.
    So your husband was born on  Ground Hog Day.

    So does that mean that
    your husband A Ground Hog Day Baby?

    I have friends who were born on Flag Day.
    I call them "Flag Day Babies".
    Then there are Labor Day Babies.
    Two of my brothers are "Christmas Eve Babies."

    Have A GOOD Day!  Blessings  
  • Simply_Country_Cottage

    As a survivor of being sexual abused as a child for many years, I can truly appreciate your poem.  Thank you.

    RYC I appreciate you commenting on my other blog about wise spending/credit.  Thank you.
  • ilovemykids3

    Very good poem.   Thank you for your encouraging words, I really appreciate it.
  • del1968

    Thank You, Christy your poem is beautiful and and a blessing, have a wonderful day. 

  • rodsgurl

    amen girl i love you lots love shelly
  • lovin_Him_everyday

    Beautiful post!!
  • poopgnome

    how about Church discipline?

    or better yet denominationalism?
  • SavedByGrace65

    Wow Christy,

    I really needed to hear this poem. I had a very painful childhood and I sometimes start to remember all of those painful memories. Yes, I will let the Great Physician do surgery on those memories that I do not want. AMEN!!!

    All of your poems are great, but this one really spoke to my heart.

    Blessings to You    P.S. My husbands birthday is on Groundhogs Day also.
  • Aslans_daughter

    RYC:  We have gone from pouring rain to blizzard conditions, to clear, to now storms again with high winds, and now they are saying rain again on Monday!  It is very difficult to keep up.  I guess that is why I carry a packed bag, shovel, extra coat, and umbrella all in the car. Take care. - Rachel
  • cral7616

    I like how the poetry sounds, and the physician line.
    I hope you find the site useful. I'm glad to hear you might try it.
  • RunningWithThePack
    You rock!!

    Hi Christy;

    Sure, I would LOVE it if you bought Avon through me. Click HERE to get to my Avon site. Just sign up and as soon as I get the information, I'll send you an eCoupon for FREE shipping on your first/next order! If you have any questions, feel free to call me (number is shown on my website or send me an eMail and I'll answer any questions/concerns or whatever you might have. Take care and have a fantastic weekend.

    Annie

  • nunyaincognito

    i humbly, and thankfully place the eraser in the hands of Jesus daily......
  • gideonrecon

    Wow,

    quite a poet yet imparting spiritual truth!

    I pray that God will use this to reach those online struggling with the past

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