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The File Room of My Past

Dean P

Adapted by a chain email from forever ago by Dean P.



In a quiet corner of my mind, there exists a dimly lit room—a file room, to be precise. The air is thick with dust, and the faint smell of old paper permeates the space. As I approach the heavy wooden door, I can hear the rustling of papers inside, each one a record of my past actions, choices, and mistakes.


I hesitantly push the door open, and the creaking hinges sound like whispers of my conscience. Inside, towering shelves stretch high above me, filled with manila folders, each labeled with a date and a brief description of a moment in my life.


As I walk through the aisles, I pull out a folder labeled "Regret from 2010." I open it, and there it is—painful memories of hurtful words spoken in anger, relationships damaged by pride, and opportunities lost due to fear. Each page is filled with the details of my failures, and I can feel the weight of shame pressing down on me.


Next, I reach for a folder marked "Guilt from 2015." As I flip through the pages, I see the consequences of my actions laid bare. The times I chose selfishness over kindness, the moments I turned my back on those in need—all haunting reminders of who I was. The regrets seem to echo in my mind, reminding me of my shortcomings.


Then, amidst the sea of folders, I come across a particularly heavy one labeled "Sexual Sin." My hands tremble as I pull it from the shelf. As I open it, I am confronted with memories that bring a flush of heat to my cheeks—a rush of emotions flooding back. Within these pages lie instances of betrayal and moments when I sought validation in all the wrong places. I recall the choices made in moments of weakness, the fleeting pleasures that only left me feeling emptier than before.


Each entry is a reminder of the deep shame I carry—the belief that I am unworthy of love and redemption. The actions I took not only hurt me but also harmed others, creating a deep divide of broken trust. The weight of condemnation is heavy on my heart, echoing the messages I’ve internalized about sin and worthiness. I can almost hear the whispers of judgment, both from myself and from society, reinforcing the belief that I am defined by these mistakes.


But then, as I sift through these painful memories, I begin to see a glimmer of light. I recall moments of vulnerability, when I sought forgiveness and faced the hurt I had caused. I remember the courage it took to reach out to those I wronged, to express my remorse, and to seek healing for both myself and others.


In that moment, I realize that the file room doesn’t just hold my sins; it also holds my journey toward redemption. The weight of my past does not have to define me. Instead, it can be a testament to growth, healing, and the transformative power of forgiveness.


I take a deep breath and close the folder, placing it back on the shelf. I now understand that while the file room will always exist, it doesn’t have to imprison me. Instead, it can be a space of reflection where I acknowledge my past, learn from my mistakes, and move forward with hope and purpose.


As I leave the file room, I feel lighter. The door closes behind me, leaving the dust and darkness behind. I step into the light, ready to embrace a future shaped not by my sins, but by the grace that has set me free.

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