What practical steps can we take to remember God's works in our lives? Why Remembering Matters “...and the Israelites failed to remember the LORD their God who had delivered them from the hands of all their enemies on every side.” (Judges 8:34) Forgetfulness opened the door to idolatry and decline. The same danger lurks for us. Scripture repeatedly calls God’s people to remember—and gives practical ways to do it. 1. Write It Down: Create a Testimony Journal • Keep a simple notebook or digital file. • Date each entry; record the need, your prayer, and God’s answer. • Review regularly, especially when new challenges arise. Psalm 77:11–12: “I will remember the works of the LORD… I will reflect on all You have done.” Habakkuk 2:2 shows the value of writing the vision so it can be read again and again. 2. Build Visible Memorials • Place a stone, framed verse, or photo where you’ll see it daily. • Mark significant places—your baptism site, a hospital room God brought you through, the first home He provided. Joshua 4:7: stones beside the Jordan “are to be a memorial to the Israelites forever.” 1 Samuel 7:12: Samuel named a stone Ebenezer, “Thus far the LORD has helped us.” 3. Tell the Story—Often • Share God’s interventions with family and friends. • Tie the stories to God’s character, not your cleverness. Deuteronomy 6:12 & 7:18 urge parents to rehearse God’s deeds to the next generation. Revelation 12:11 shows testimony as a weapon: “They overcame… by the word of their testimony.” 4. Celebrate with Thankful Rituals • Mark anniversaries of answered prayers with a meal, song, or special offering. • Celebrate Communion thoughtfully: “Do this in remembrance of Me.” (Luke 22:19) • Use holidays—Thanksgiving, Resurrection Sunday—as prompts to recount God’s faithfulness. 5. Establish Rhythms of Review Daily – rehearse three blessings before sleep. Weekly – use the Lord’s Day to scan your week for God’s fingerprints. Monthly/Quarterly – set aside an evening to read your journal and rejoice. Annual – hold a “Remember Retreat” or family meeting each New Year. 2 Peter 1:12–13: “I will always remind you… to refresh your memory.” 6. Sing the Works of God • Compile a playlist of hymns and worship songs that recall biblical and personal victories. • Write your own chorus or poem. Psalm 103:2: “Bless the LORD, O my soul, and do not forget all His kind deeds—” 7. Anchor Every Memory in Scripture • When God acts, tie the event to a passage that describes His nature. • Note the reference alongside your journal entry or memorial object. Romans 15:4: “For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope.” Putting It All Together Start small: pick one memory tool this week—maybe a journal entry or a stone on your desk. Add another habit next month. Over time, you’ll build a lifestyle that resists the drift illustrated in Judges 8:34, keeping your heart anchored to the God who still delivers “from the hands of all [our] enemies on every side.” |
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