Do You Ruminate About the Past?

Do you struggle with ruminating about the past and have a hard time letting go? Today's broadcast involves addressing a question that was sent in, asking about how to deal with past events recall that triggers rumination. I will answer the question by walking through healthy perspectives about your past and how to relate to yourself and your past in a healthier way.

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[LukeBraganzaJones]

I often go through this wonderful content, to remind myself that it's myself or the enemy trying to bring me down from my past mistakes or decisions...but I'm loved and I'm learning to conect to God's love. Don't allow the enemy to keep reminding your past specially if you have OCD mind! Godbless you all!❤

[nbranim]

He is what we call a "soul physician." ❤️💯

[theresa]

''lt often happens in the morning...'' Yes. Mornings are the most difficult Thank you

[seanobanion]

Hearing that God loves me in spite of all the stuff I have done, today especially. I caught myself ruminating over stuff that happened years ago and it makes feel like The Father knows that I never really loved Him. It's encouraging to hear that He does now if I could know that In my heart, , my God what I would do to know that I know, that I haven't gone to far!

[Blessednesting]

I tend to struggle with worrying about the future and repeating past mistakes.

[Sweetkiss]

Mark praise the Lord for you ... This is me every single morning!!! It's to the point where I literally feel stuck in the bed for hours until my desire to get into my routine sets in... Every single morning and the rest of the day I'm fighting to stay present!

[katiesanders]

Oh, Mark, this video is truly providential!!! I needed this message SO MUCH today! THANK YOU a million times!!

[tracyannaleclair]

I ruminate about past sins, my childhood and mostly the psychologically abusive marriage I was in. Some days are better than others but unfortunately I am trying to numb my way through it. I am addicted to vaping, take Lyrica for MS pain, Cymbalta for pain and anxiety depression and kratom tea to help me boost energy and mood. I also take Ambien to sleep. I am in the word, pray, talk to the Lord throughout the day. I don't feel like going anywhere doing anything or talking to anyone. Over the last 2 weeks I have felt better- your videos have helped articulate things that no one understands. So helpful and validating. I just hope I won't be in this season for too much longer.

[alexandriarcollins]

This video is so timely. I recently rededicated my life to Christ & God has delivered me from so many things, but I do find myself ruminating about certain past sins or embarrassing moments sometimes.

[heinrichwoogue]

I'm an atheist suffering from rumination. But this one was very effective. Especially about shame and being harsh on myself. I need to work on acceptance and giving myself grace, unconditional love. Very encouraging and good work Mark! Thanks, this will definitely help me in my journey.

[davidbramlett]

This is so me! I've been ruminating for the last few weeks! I've rehearsed traumatic moments trying to figure things out. I knew I was spinning but the anxiety and anger made it hard to speak up. I've prayed and counseled on these subjects multiple times. Before the ruminating happened, I had a sense of grief but couldn't pinpoint where it was coming from. Maybe I'm in Step 5 of this video.... but who knows I might feel at Step 1 later today lol. But I'm reminded that this is a journey 🙏🏾

[celestialstorybooks]

Dear Mark, I just wanted to let you know this helps me so much. I’ve been stuck in shame attacks ( intense) for about 10 months now, but this video has lifted a lot of the heaviness. Thank you for always reminding us this is a journey. God’s grace is amazing!

[trutgd]

Wish I could give this 100 thumbs up. So Wonderful! Will listen to again.

[EmmaBrown-upsp]

I have been struggling with toxic shame, guilt and anger towards myself about the past that until now I couldn't shake off, but after your wise advice, I am beginning to see the light. I look forward to ordering your book God Loves Me And I Love Myself. Thankyou ❤

[trutgd]

Ohhh Mark....This was so PERFECT. I can totally relate and understand. The thing I regret doing is actually helping me because I've learned sooo much about about OCD, Scrupulosity, Perfectionism, Rumination, etc... No one in church or life taught me these things. I'm now slowly learning to appreciate my regretful mistake.

[MarvinEngle-hekq]

Thank you Mark! what helped me most was letting compassion be my reaction over and over again. As much as needed. Without limit. I tend to think I have the Holy Spirit living in me so I should be a "better" Christian than I am. That I should be healed by now, and not sin so MUCH! However more and more your teaching on our Dad's compassion and forgiveness is sinking in more and more. So thank you again. Keep up the good work!

[FoundSonofMary]

If anyone out there reads this and is willing to pray for me id be eternally grateful. I struggle with doubt and rumination and self hatred over my sinful past born of childhood traumas. I am praying for you all.

[maryfadel]

Thank you for helping me today. I can't forgive myself for not moving in with my dad during the last 6 months of his life. I had just divorced and I was starting a new job. This time of year is so hard for me. I should have been with him and I'll never forgive myself.

[IvanChavarria-ts]

I've been going through a very hard season, last night I heard the words in my mind, "stop ruminating in the past" that is why I looked it up, your video is a perfect description of what I'm going through, Glory to God 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[theinsomniac]

I'm struggling with a crazy meltdown. I'm not sure what's going on in my head. I might be spinning. I'm asking for your guys prayers please.