Remember When
When my daughter, son, and I were together we were sharing lots of memories - some sweet, some tender, some funny, some sad. It was an almost daily activity of "remember when?" It was really lovely to share all the old memories - especially of Floyd. Talking about those memories put a special seal upon our time of closure. It was very precious.
It reminded me of how the Lord encourages us in the Bible to recount the memories of His doings in the lives of His people. In Psalm 136 David recounts many of the things God had done - and continually says "Give thanks to the God of heaven. His love endures forever."
There is something about remembering God's goodness in the past that increases our faith as we look to Him for things in the present. As we worship the Lord for all He's done, we're reminded that He's still the same and can meet us in new ways right now. I've been using my quiet times to continue the activity of "remember when." Would you like to join me?
"Remember the things I have done in the past. For I alone am God! I am God, and there is none like me." Isaiah 46:9
"Remember how the Lord your God led you through the wilderness for these forty years, humbling you and testing you to prove your character." Deuteronomy 8:2
"I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember your wonders of old." Psalm 77:11
"I remember the days of old; I meditate on all that you have done; I ponder the work of your hands." Psalm 143:5
"Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits." Psalm 103:2
The Bible is literally filled with dozens and dozens of verses that exhort us to "remember when." I have been reminded of so many things the Lord has done in my/our lives - both large and small. My heart wells up with thankfulness for God's goodness and faithfulness.
About the Author: Sally McClung is a member of the All Nations International Leadership Team and is co-founder of All Nations. Her husband, Floyd McClung, was a world-renown missions leader. Floyd went to be with Jesus in 2021. He is the author of 16 books, including the best-selling books, “The Father Heart of God” and “Living on the Devil’s Doorstep.”
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