{"id":3793,"date":"2014-10-25T13:39:04","date_gmt":"2014-10-25T13:39:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fullmeasureofjoy.com\/?p=3793"},"modified":"2014-10-25T13:39:04","modified_gmt":"2014-10-25T13:39:04","slug":"the-memory-thing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fullmeasureofjoy.com\/?p=3793","title":{"rendered":"The Memory Thing"},"content":{"rendered":"

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I won\u2019t say it\u2019s because I\u2019m older, but my memory isn\u2019t nearly as good as it was in my earlier years. However, I must say that my memory is much better than it was a few years back. For that, I am truly grateful.<\/p>\n

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\"Sept.<\/a>Sometimes we forget the important things in this life. A birthday. An appointment. Or a person\u2019s name. And sometimes we forget the mundane things, like taking out the trash or thawing something for dinner.<\/p>\n

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As I\u2019ve grown closer to Jesus in my relationship with Him, I\u2019ve learned to be more dependent upon the Holy Spirit to help me remember the important things. But especially I\u2019ve learned to be more in tune with God\u2019s Spirit when it comes to recalling the goodness of God. His Spirit helps me when I need to remember Scripture that I\u2019ve held close to my heart. And the Holy Spirit brings to mind the things that are most important.<\/p>\n

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When we look through Scripture, we\u2019ve been called to remember certain things. Let\u2019s see what you remember.<\/p>\n

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\u201cRemember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy.\u201d<\/em> (Exodus 20:8 \u2013 NIV) Yes, I understand as Christians we don\u2019t keep the Sabbath, but if we think about Jesus\u2019 teaching and heart issues, wouldn\u2019t everyday need to be considered holy? I believe so. How do you remember to keep your days holy?<\/p>\n

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Nehemiah reminded the Israelites that God was with them during the rebuilding of the wall. When they faced opposition he said, \u201cDon\u2019t be afraid of them. Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome, and fight for you brothers, your sons and your daughters, you wives and your homes.\u201d<\/em> (Nehemiah 4:14 \u2013 NIV) What do you remember about God\u2019s great and awesomeness?<\/p>\n

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When you\u2019re wide awake in the middle of the night, what do you think about? Here\u2019s a thought. \u201cOn my bed I remember you; I think of you through the watches of the night.\u201d<\/em> (Psalm 63:6 \u2013 NIV) Or \u201cI remembered my songs in the night.\u201d<\/em> (Psalm 77:6 \u2013 NIV) Singing or recalling God\u2019s goodness is a great way to get through a long night.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes I will remember your miracles of long ago. I will meditate on all your works and consider all your mighty deeds.\u201d<\/em> (Psalm 77:11-12 \u2013 NIV) Can you remember any of God\u2019s deeds and miracles (in Scripture or in your own life)? What work might you consider today?<\/p>\n

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Of course, we are to remember God\u2019s commands and precepts throughout the day. \u201cBut from everlasting to everlasting the Lord\u2019s love is with those who fear him, and his righteousness with their children\u2019s children\u2014with those who keep his covenant and remember to obey his precepts.\u201d<\/em> (Psalm 102:17-18 \u2013 NIV)<\/p>\n

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Isaiah had a way with words. We see beautiful prophecies of our blessed Messiah. We find hope in his words as well. But then throws in a verse like this. \u201cRemember this, fix it in mind, take it to heart, you rebels.\u201d<\/em> (Isaiah 46:8 \u2013 NIV) Isaiah urges us to remember all that God has done for us, but sometimes we forget and return to our rebellious ways. Sometimes we simply need to see it for what it is. Let God\u2019s Word penetrate your heart and do what it says. That\u2019s transformation. Remember it.<\/p>\n

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There are other cases in Scripture of things we are to remember. Like when observing the Lord\u2019s Supper we are to remember Jesus (1 Corinthians 11:23-29). We should remember those in prison (Hebrews 13:3). And we are to remember our leaders (Hebrews 13:7).<\/p>\n

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While this list isn\u2019t exhaustive, it is a good start of the things God wants us to remember. So what are you going to remember today? I pray that God\u2019s Spirit will bring to mind what you need to remember today.<\/p>\n

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But I would also urge you to work on this remembrance thing as an exercise for yourself. Let\u2019s remember because we want<\/em> to remember. Remember what God has done for you. Remember where you used to be and how far you\u2019ve come. Remember that God\u2019s love and grace has reached down to you. Thank God and praise Him for all the blessings He\u2019s lavished upon you. Remember. Remember.<\/p>\n

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Grace and peace be yours in abundance,<\/p>\n

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Donna<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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