Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Tuesday's Devotion: Precious Memories

Deuteronomy 7:19  You will remember the hard trials you saw, the powerful works, and the strong hand and powerful arm the Lord your God used to bring you out.

I did a search on the word “remember” in Bible Gateway and found 367 Bible verses that contained the word in some form. In Scripture the memories seemed to fall into two categories; people remembering the might acts of God and God not remembering the people’s sins.  I think they go together.  Memory is central to our life.  Last night Joe and I attended the Fellowship class Christmas party.  Our music minister, Thomas Sheets prepared a good program for the evening.  He asked the folks to share growing-up Christmas memories.  Several talked about growing up during the Depression.  They remembered where they lived in Hapeville.  One grew up in Brooklyn.  We enjoyed hearing the stories.  Riches and health and loved ones may come and go in our life, but as long as we keep our mental faculties, we have memories to cheer us.  When Joe and I were in a Young Couples Sunday school class I remember one classmate who would organize grand parades for his children through their house on Saturday mornings.  He said, “We are making memories.”  I hope we’re all intentional about creating good memories for our future.

Father in heaven, thank you for the good memories we have in our lives, including memories of the times you have worked in our life to our benefit.  May we continue to make memories for the future.  Be with us as we continue to go through our week.  In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

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