This week I was reminded how quickly we can begin to forget things that happen in our past. There were a couple of instances when Tami and I had discussions and even serious debate over our conflicting memories.
Last Sunday, I shared a story from my childhood that I hadn’t thought about in years. It involved my older brother Steve and myself, and I don’t even know if he’d remember it because it wasn’t some life-changing event, but out of it came a memory that tied in perfectly with my message. On the way home that day Tami asked me why she had never heard that story before even though we’ve been together for over 35 years. I explained that the story had never crossed my mind until writing that sermon and being reminded, I believe by the Holy Spirit, of an event that could minister to somebody Sunday morning. If you want to know the story you’ll have to go to our church website and listen to the podcast.
Last Sunday, I shared a story from my childhood that I hadn’t thought about in years. It involved my older brother Steve and myself, and I don’t even know if he’d remember it because it wasn’t some life-changing event, but out of it came a memory that tied in perfectly with my message. On the way home that day Tami asked me why she had never heard that story before even though we’ve been together for over 35 years. I explained that the story had never crossed my mind until writing that sermon and being reminded, I believe by the Holy Spirit, of an event that could minister to somebody Sunday morning. If you want to know the story you’ll have to go to our church website and listen to the podcast.
Then, on Sunday evening, we were sitting in our home having a discussion about our dating years when another story came up. We had totally different stories about the same event and even called Tami’s mom to verify who was correct. Well, sorry to say, but my wonderful mother-in-law has a memory as good as her daughters: not good at all. I was telling them the story with specific facts and descriptions of the event and they still refused to believe me. We even asked some of our friends and I explained the whole event to them, and they assumed I was telling the truth because my story was so detailed. So, babe, I was right!
All of that to say this: our minds are amazing things. While we are going through events in life we can experience complete joy or peace, sorrow, pain, or whatever other feeling you can imagine, but as time goes on that event will begin to fade from memory. That is why we need to face each day as a new day and know that God has a plan for us each day we are here. Whatever you are going through today will change and even fade away at some point, but your faith in God should be that one constant that never changes. God will always love you, be there for you, and guide you through your life. As the years go by there will probably be more things that you forget about God’s faithfulness, but that doesn’t matter. What matters is you never forget that He is there for you!
All of that to say this: our minds are amazing things. While we are going through events in life we can experience complete joy or peace, sorrow, pain, or whatever other feeling you can imagine, but as time goes on that event will begin to fade from memory. That is why we need to face each day as a new day and know that God has a plan for us each day we are here. Whatever you are going through today will change and even fade away at some point, but your faith in God should be that one constant that never changes. God will always love you, be there for you, and guide you through your life. As the years go by there will probably be more things that you forget about God’s faithfulness, but that doesn’t matter. What matters is you never forget that He is there for you!
