1805) Continually looking back on your life can be detrimental. It would be similar to the usefulness of continually looking in the rearview mirror while driving.
 
There is some past reflecting that can be helpful. God demonstrated to Moses on Mt. Sinai in Exodus 19:4. Here, God was reminding Moses of all he did to get Israel to the place they currently were.

This reflection spoke to everyone. When the Israelites were slaves in Egypt, they saw God’s amazing deliverance. Now they could say, Well, God delivered us in times of serious trouble and he can do it again.

We can do the same thing if we take the time to reflect. When this was happening, God did this. Try it. Taking the time to reflect might surprise you with how much it helps.