We understand that you're seeking help to move forward and let go of the past, particularly the period between September 2011 and August 2011. We appreciate that you've ended your request acknowledging the power in the name of Jesus Christ. It's important to remember that it is only by His name that we have access to God, as it is written in John 14:6: "Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me." And we are reminded in Acts 4:12 that "There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved."
Firstly, let's address the desire to not remember the past. It's important to understand that our experiences, both good and bad, shape us into the people we are today. The Bible tells us in Romans 8:28, "We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose." God can use even the painful experiences of our past for our good and His glory. Instead of asking not to remember, let us pray that God will heal and redeem those memories, using them for His purposes.
However, it's also important to note that dwelling too much on the past can hinder our progress in faith and life. The Apostle Paul says in Philippians 3:13-14, "Brothers, I don't regard myself as yet having laid hold, but one thing I do. Forgetting the things which are behind, and stretching forward to the things which are before, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus."
Regarding your request not to seek after or chase people from your past, or people in general, it's crucial to discern the will of God in this matter. The Bible encourages us to pursue healthy, godly relationships, especially within the context of fellowship and accountability. In Hebrews 10:24-25, it's written, "Let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good works, not forsaking our own assembling together, as the custom of some is, but exhorting one another; and so much the more, as you see the Day approaching."
However, if your desire stems from a place of hurt or a desire to avoid sin, then it's wise to seek God's guidance and strength. Let us pray for discernment and the power to resist temptation, as it says in 1 Corinthians 10:13, "No temptation has taken you except what is common to man. God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able, but will with the temptation also make the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it."
Let's pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, seeking Your will for our brother's life. We ask that You heal and redeem the memories of his past, using them for Your good purposes. Help him to press forward, not dwelling on the past, but looking ahead to the high calling You have for him in Christ Jesus.
Give him discernment, Lord, in his relationships. Help him to pursue godly fellowship and avoid temptations that could lead him away from You. Strengthen him with Your power to resist temptation and to follow Your will.
Fill him with Your peace, Lord, as he trusts in You. In Jesus Christ's name, we pray. Amen.