Today's devotional writing is about "REMEMBERING." Some of us have more difficulty with that activity that others and wish our memories were better! What do we want God to remember?
May you be blessed,
Jan
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Today's Devotional:
"REMEMBERING"
by
Jan Andersen
Sometimes remembering can be a positive thing but other times it can be negative. When we reminisce about the past, we are usually longing to relive something we enjoyed. When we remember what we learned in class at school, it gives us the ability to pass our courses. But there are other times of remembering that are more difficult. Some memories of the past are painful. They may be about losses, like that of a loved one. Or maybe we keep remembering past sins. Even though those sins have been forgiven, we may feel we cannot forgive ourselves for the damages caused. Or perhaps there are memories of a lost childhood, such as when a child is abused, neglected or abandoned. Other times memories are buried and recovered later. That can be our body's way of protecting us from too much emotional pain at an earlier age. There are even memories that can come back as flashbacks, as in Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD.) These are memories that the body has not been able to process because they are so distressing and painful, but can be triggered by reminders including sights, smells, etc. Remembering can be a mixed bag of blessings and sorrows.
Sometimes remembering can be healing, and give us a way to process our memories. Jesus comes to us in the Lord's Supper to grant us forgiveness and reminds us of what he did for us by his death and resurrection. Remembering that he is always with us can give us strength to carry on. We can remember that when God is with us, no one can be against us, and through Christ we can do anything. Remembering God's Word is a blessing to combat and replace the sorrowful parts of our memories.
We ask God to remember us with mercy and grace, like the thief on the cross who said, "Jesus remember me, when you come into your kingdom." Luke 23:42
Dearest Jesus, thank you for remembering... for remembering me and not my sins! In Your name I pray, Amen.
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Song:
JESUS, REMEMBER ME
TAIZE
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Prayers are lifted up daily for you by the Devotional Writers and the Monthly Writing Staff of Women's Focus Ministries
Blog writers:
Sandy Billingham, Karen Bennett,
Brother Thomas Ukwute, Jody Ward,
Bre Miller, Lynda Kinnard, Amie Spruiell,
Debbie Rodriguez, Carol Steficek,
Jan Andersen and Corinne Mustafa
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