The Importance of Memories

Looking back is dangerous.

Luke 9:62 Jesus said to him, “No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.”

Genesis 19:26 But Lot’s wife looked back, and she became a pillar of salt.

But remembrance is important.

1 Cor 11:24-25 and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, “This is My body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of Me.” ²⁵ In the same way, after supper He took the cup, saying,“This cup is the new covenant in My blood; do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of Me.”

When you take out journals, pictures, notes, cards, messages. It strengthens resolve, it reinforces purpose, it refreshes weary hearts, and it redirects tired feet. 

Yes! There were struggles, worries, fears, doubts in the past. But as you look through the memories, you realise you can cling on to the promise that He will walk with you now, as He did then.

Keep them memories close, and the people in them closer.

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its mysterious

its fresh

its new

its intriguing

its a new thing every time!

Expansion comes at the expense of comfort, and replaces it with a curious mind of "what's that, what's next?"

God You Have Done It Again!

yesterday I saw fire fall down from heaven.

I saw people whose hearts were hungry,

I saw broken lives restored,

I saw old and new chains crumble into dust.

I saw a generation ready to claim the promise land.

Thank you for allowing me to be a part of this Father.

Transcending

2 lines mark today,

"I see your hands, I see where you thought you're insufficient, but know that I am pleased with you, I love you, keep this up."

"Do you trust Me?"

Phil 3:14 - Press on.

History

Looking back, we were definitely young, said too many things, laughed more, thought less, cared more, tried harder, dreamt more. Change is inevitable but fast forward, are we living for the right things now?

Let not our growth take away the innocence of youth.

Arise, Hope

Sometimes, victory seems so out of reach, no matter how hard we try. Chasing dreams for umpteen years yet coming out second best. Seeking for the answer, only to be left with even more questions unanswered. Doing good, yet receiving nothing in return. Offering an helping hand, that is pushed away. Searching for comfort, but only finding doubt.

Although the saying "the night is always darkest before the dawn" is to be questioned, it is with a considerable degree of certainty that the dawn will come, no matter how long or dark the night. So lets have hope! Right?

I for one, do not concur. For in the good book of Psalms 23:4 it reads, "Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me."

In total contrast to the view that the world depend on, that the victory is declared when the dawn reaches, when dreams are realised, when answers are given, when goodness is rewarded, when help is accepted, when comfort is found; God declares that true victory is when we walk through the night, with Him by our side, as we draw deeper and depend on Him more.

What is the dawn? It comes and goes, and it will be night again. But your God will remain by your side.

Where does your hope come from?

Desiring

Matthew 7:7-8.


Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.


Jeremiah 29:13-14a.


You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. "I will be found by you,” declares the Lord...