Anonymous, thank you for sharing your reflection on memories. It's true that time passes swiftly, but the memories we create and collect remain with us, bringing joy and warmth to our hearts. As believers, we are called to remember the goodness of God and the lessons he teaches us along our journey.
In the Psalms, David encourages us to recall God's faithfulness: "I will remember the deeds of Yahweh; for I will remember your wonders of old" Psalm 77:11, Psalm 143:5For I have remembered the days of old, I have meditated on all your doings, I ponder the work of your hands. Be encouraged knowing that Jesus has been with you in the past and will never leave you nor forsake you.
Let's pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before you in Jesus Name, thanking you for the gift of memoriesโboth the joyful and the challenging ones. Help us to see your hand in every moment of our lives, and to trust that even when times are tough, you are always with us, always working for our good and your glory, amen. IJN
In every situation, seek to draw closer to God and align your memories with his truth. If there are memories that do not honor God or align with his will, take the opportunity to consider praying about that event and ask God to help you turn away from any ungodly actions or thoughts. Christians have the opportunity to call on Jesus to help us with replentance and resitance to these ungodly memories or actions.
"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."John 1:9
"No temptation has taken you except what is common to man. God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able, but will with the temptation also make the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it." Corinthians 10:13
I am so grateful that we only have to call upon Jesus Christ to receive the assurance of eternal life. We know that Jesus died on the cross for us because he loves us and that eternity in heaven cannot be achieved any other way.
"because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For with the heart man believes resulting in righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made resulting in salvation. 11 For the Scripture says, "Whoever believes in him will not be disappointed."Romans 10:9-11