Memories are such an interesting thing. Remembering joyful memories of the past makes me happy , thinking about funny moments make me laugh, recalling God work in amazing ways strengthens my faith, remembering the moments of tears makes me sad.
It is amazing how many emotions can be brought about by simply remembering the past. I believe God has given us memories for many reasons
-God wants us to remember where we have come from and to see how far God has brought us.To encourage us by seeing the growth and change that has happened.
-He wants us to see that he delights to bring us blessings and joy through friendships and fun times. To remember the laughter in the days of saddness.
-God wants to show us his faithfulness and how he has provided for us in the past, to increase our faith for the future by seeing how God has answered us in the past. Remember his faithfulness to us, gives us faith for the future.
-Memories also keep us humble, increase our faith and encourage our hearts, bring smiles to our faces, give hope for the future and help to teach us lessons and reveal more of God's amazing character to us.
*Genesis 9:16-- remember God's promise
*1 Chronicles 16:5-- remember God's wonders
*Ecclesiastes 12:1-- remember your Creator
*Luke 22:19--communion is for us to remember what Christ has done
*Psalm 105:1-2-- recount God's wonderful deeds
Memories are important to God (he's the one who created them in the first place), he wants us to remember and to tell others of the great deeds that he has done! So that not only will your memories give you hope and faith, they will help others to trust God and see more of his amazing greatness as well! :) So treasure your memories they are a gift from God!
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