When we get to Heaven, will we remember our bad experiences here as well as other bad things that happened in the world?

[Not of the World]

On one hand, it would be great to have no memory of very sad things that happened her but, on the other hand, I have many questions about many things that have happened in this world, both good and bad.  What do you think?

[Jayne]

3 minutes ago, Not of the World said:

On one hand, it would be great to have no memory of very sad things that happened her but, on the other hand, I have many questions about many things that have happened in this world, both good and bad.  What do you think?

The Bible says "joy comes in the morning" and that "God will wipe all tears from their eyes".

In my opinion, there will be no tears in heaven, no mourning, no regrets, no shame, no sorrow.

And....again, in my opinion,  no questions.  I, too, wonder about many things.  But when I cast my face upon Jesus Christ, I won't care about questions anymore.

 

[Not of the World]

8 minutes ago, Jayne said:

And....again, in my opinion,  no questions.  I, too, wonder about many things.  But when I cast my face upon Jesus Christ, I won't care about questions anymore.

I've often considered the likelihood that, once we're there, we won't have the slightest interest in the history of this world.  

I take the following verse to mean that we will have no more memory of people who were not saved.  

Ecclesiastes 9:5

English Standard Version

5 For the living know that they will die, but the dead know nothing, and they have no more reward, for the memory of them is forgotten.

 

[Marathoner]

21 minutes ago, Not of the World said:

On one hand, it would be great to have no memory of very sad things that happened her but, on the other hand, I have many questions about many things that have happened in this world, both good and bad.  What do you think?

Before the former things pass away, there is judgment. When the last enemy --- Death --- is cast into the lake of fire everything is finished, and so the Lord makes all things new. That's when everything associated with this world passes away, and we will remember it no longer. 

Edited November 16, 2022 by Marathoner

[TheBlade]

Well there are many books in heaven written of things happening in this world.  I take with a grain of salt but those that say they died and were shown every part of their life. What I seen so much of was how their life effected someone else and to feel what they felt.  I don't think I will forget it all. Maybe knowing it but all the sin, emotions based on sin/fallen world that was attached (if that makes sense) to it is no longer there. We know were told to forget the past yet even God said if you want to know the future look at the past. I know what God forbid happens to children, young old just evil things..when they are now with the Father it was as if it never happened. We tend to hold on the pain the suffering yet... they really would not understand why we would.. I don't know lol

God told us remind me of my word. Its only past here. The Father sees the end from the start He sees it all as one also. You will still be you in heaven. As I look at our little 9month old kitten or even a  child and think of just what she sees and knows. What would happen to let her if I could open her eyes and also let her know what I know.

Think about time. To us 70-100 years is a long time.. not even talking 2 thousands years Christ went up or 4+ thousand when man was created.  Now what happens when we are no longer here but with the Father. 6-7 thousands years? Was like nothing more then a few days. So truth is no matter what its really going to be ok. 

 

[Not of the World]

Apparently we will NOT remember the former things.  In some ways that is sad to me.  

Isaiah 65:17 ESV 

“For behold, I create new heavens and a new earth, and the former things shall not be remembered or come into mind.

[farouk]

11 minutes ago, Not of the World said:

Apparently we will NOT remember the former things.  In some ways that is sad to me.  

Isaiah 65:17 ESV 

“For behold, I create new heavens and a new earth, and the former things shall not be remembered or come into mind.

Plenty worth forgetting, right?

The believer will be gloriously taken up with the worthiness of the Lamb that was slain (Revelation 5).

[Not of the World]

52 minutes ago, farouk said:

Plenty worth forgetting, right?

Of course, but I think there are some good things worth remembering but I have full faith that Jesus' way is the best way!  

[farouk]

1 minute ago, Not of the World said:

Of course, but I think there are some good things worth remembering but I have full faith that Jesus' way is the best way!  

1 Samuel 7.12: EBENEZER - "Hitherto hath the LORD helped us".

[Not of the World]

5 minutes ago, farouk said:

1 Samuel 7.12: EBENEZER - "Hitherto hath the LORD helped us".

By the way, welcome to this awesome community!