Bilang pagtatapos, mga kapatid, dapat maging laman ng inyong isip ang mga bagay na karapat-dapat at kapuri-puri: mga bagay na totoo, marangal, matuwid, malinis, kaibig-ibig, at kagalang-galang.  

Mga Taga-Filipos 4:8

Natatakot ka ba sa multo?

Hindi ito multong pang-Halloween. Ito ang multo ng kahapon. It’s the collection of memories that still haunts us. These can be decisions we regret, or things that happened we wish we could forget. From ex-relationships, dreams that were not fulfilled, or even former versions of ourselves. Some people get really affected by these thoughts, which end up affecting not only their health but also other important areas of their lives.

So, what do we do when these ghosts of the past haunt us?

We must be wise in choosing what we entertain in our minds. Kadalasan, ang mga naiisip natin ay bunga ng  worries na hindi pa nangyayari, or ng mga bagay na hindi na natin puwedeng baguhin. Instead of worrying about things you cannot control, learn to reframe your thoughts by surrendering them to the Lord. You can pray and ask God to remove these unhealthy thoughts in your mind at palitan ito ng mga katotohanan at ng mga bagay na makakatulong sa iyo.

Filling our thoughts with things that are true, honorable, right, and pure is also a good way to get rid of the toxic thoughts in your mind. You can do this sa pakikinig, pagbabasa, at pag-focus sa Word of God everyday. God has a good way of protecting our minds with His Word. Bukod sa napakarami Niyang promises, knowing His character will help us trust in Him, lalo na sa time of uncertainties.

Lagi nating tandaan: Ang multo ng nakaraan, hindi na dapat pinapatulan. Hakbangan natin ang kinabukasan kasama ang Diyos na kayang magbigay ng bagong mga pagkakataon.