How can we actively "remember the wonders" God has done in our lives? Setting the Stage with 1 Chronicles 16:12 “Remember the wonders He has done, His marvels, and the judgments He has pronounced.” Why Remembering Matters • God commands it—forgetfulness leads to drifting (Deuteronomy 6:12). • Remembering fuels worship (Psalm 103:2). • It strengthens faith for present challenges (Lamentations 3:22-23). • It equips us to testify to others (Psalm 77:11-12). Keep a Written Record • Start a journal; date each entry with the answered prayer, provision, or rescue. • Note the Scripture that came alive in that moment. • Review the journal during personal devotions or family worship nights. Speak About His Works • Share testimonies regularly at the dinner table, in small group, or with friends. • Follow the pattern of Psalm 145:4—“One generation will declare Your works to the next.” • Verbalizing solidifies memory and glorifies God publicly. Build Visible Reminders • Create physical “stones of remembrance” like Israel’s Jordan memorial (Joshua 4:6-7). • Display photos, verses, or objects tied to specific answers to prayer. • Place them where you will see them daily—desk, dashboard, refrigerator. Celebrate Through Worship • Mark anniversaries of God’s interventions with a Psalm of thanks. • Incorporate songs that specifically recount His deeds (Psalm 105). • Use Communion (“do this in remembrance of Me,” Luke 22:19) to recall the ultimate wonder—Christ’s sacrifice. Teach the Next Generation • Retell family deliverance stories at bedtime or around campfires. • Memorize key passages together; repetition lodges truth in young hearts (Deuteronomy 11:19). • Encourage children to log their own answered prayers. Engage in Regular Thanksgiving • Begin prayer times with at least three specific praises. • Write thank-you notes to God—then read them aloud. • Practice “flash prayers” throughout the day: brief acknowledgments each time a blessing is noticed. Guard Against Forgetfulness • Watch for spiritual complacency when life is smooth (Deuteronomy 8:10-14). • Replace grumbling with gratitude; complaining erases memory of grace (Numbers 11). • Ask the Spirit daily to “stir you by way of reminder” (2 Peter 1:13). Putting It All Together Intentional habits—writing, speaking, seeing, celebrating, teaching, and thanking—keep the wonders of God front and center. As we obey 1 Chronicles 16:12, past mercies become present motivation, and His faithfulness is etched ever deeper into our hearts. |
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