* Remember the Times

But watch out! Be careful never to forget what you yourself have seen. Do not let these memories escape from your mind as long as you live! And be sure to pass them on to your children and grandchildren.

Deuteronomy 4:9 NLT

I am fascinated with the history of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob and struck by the importance of passing down to the generations what God has done. I am reminded of how precious memories become when memories of someone are all we have left. We tell ourselves we'll never forget, but we do. 

We rarely build physical landmarks to remind us of what God did "in that place on that day." But the older I get, the more I think about who will tell the stories of what God has done for us. It's important for our children to know. It's more important for our grandchildren to know. It's most important that we remember and give God the honor and praise that's due to Him!

I have begun to ask the Holy Spirit to bring all things to my remembrance so that I may testify of God's faithfulness to me, to my children and grandchildren. I want to write them down and put them in a binder for easy access to all the generations of my family. I want my heavenly Father to get His proper due and I want the generations to know of His wondrous works in the history of their lives. We must remember the times...

Prayer:

Father,

         We pray Your Word - Take us by the hand. Lead us down the path of Your Truths. Mark the milestones of Your mercy and love, God, and rebuild the ancient landmarks in our lives. Let Your Name and faithfulness be glorified in our generations. In Jesus' Name we pray. Amen 

* Do You Remember?

But then I recall all you have done, O Lord; I remember your wonderful deeds of long ago. They are constantly in my thoughts. I cannot stop thinking about your mighty works.

Psalm 77:11-12 NLT

Do you know God? How do you KNOW Him? Do you remember when you first met Jesus...or when you came back to Him? Do you remember where you were - who was with you? What's your story? When I pause to remember, it opens a floodgate of times - too numerous to count  - when God brought me through. 

In a meeting I attended a few years back, we were asked to choose from one of the four following sentences and share a part of our history with God.

1. Describe a time when God rescued you from something or someone (even if it was you!)

2. Describe a time when God was your Provider.

3. Describe a time when you experienced God's love in a way that changed your life forever.

4. Describe how God healed you in some way (physically, emotionally or spiritually).

Do you remember? Does anyone else know? Psalm 107:8, Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!

Prayer:

Father,

         Please shine Your light of Truth on our lives. Help those who don't yet easily see Your hand in all things to clearly see - and recognize You - as they remember. And give them the boldness to share it. In Jesus' Name we pray. Amen