It never fails. Every time I make biscuits and sweet sauce, one of my kids will say, “Remember when Grandma made sweet sauce – and forgot the sugar?” Of course, my mom will never live it down! How can sweet sauce be sweet without the sugar? So that always has to be brought up.
Then there’s the time my friend and I played an April Fool’s joke. We hid the car keys of a friend – only under the seat. We thought he’d find them easily – but he didn’t and it really messed up his day. Ooops. We’ll remember that for awhile because we learned a lesson in that one!
And then – I remember when another friend and I played for hours on the giraffe in the school playground – we had many, many adventures there, with lots of imagination. Thinking of those times with her is still sweet.
There are so many things to remember. I bet if you sit back a minute, you can think of so many things. Monumental, sad, happy, life-changing, awesome.
I like best to stop and remember when God moved in a special way. Even if it was small.
I remember one time I was thinking that I’d like a cassette for my 18 month old daughter – one with lots of songs about God. We were in mission training and had NO money. Well, within a week someone came to visit – and she brought a tape for my daughter!! Exactly the kind I was wanting.
Another time – we had no shoes for our girls. I mentioned it to God once or twice. Then in church, someone walked up to me with shoes for both of them.
Of course, I remember all those times that we flew safely between here and Bolivia – with many adventures on the way. We always got where we needed to go and so did our luggage!!
I’ve found one of the best medicines for when I’m down. Remember when… Remember when God parted the Red Sea for Israel? They were stuck – with no way out, and then His awesome power and love was demonstrated in a huge way! Or, remember when God stayed with Joseph all those years in Egypt – with a special plan in mind for him, too. Remember when Jesus walked on the earth, and many times stopped to touch someone with His love? Just mulling over any of the stories of God’s might cheers my heart!
How about you? Do you have any special times to remember in your life, or Bible stories that are special to you?
Remember when… I was engaged in a custody battle and completely at a loss — paranoid — asking God for peace. In turn, He flooded my soul with it and brought not only peace from that struggle… but a deeper peace that I had never known before. Reconciliation with Himself.
Remember when… I was standing in the cafeteria at Shriner’s Burn Center, not knowing if Jas would make it through the night, much less what her life would look like if she did. He was FAITHFUL beyond words!
Remember when… my heart was filled with anger, hurt, bitterness and unforgiveness… and He ministered to me with His tender grace and mercy, nursing my wounds and teaching me to let go and really PRAY for my enemies… and love them. And He brought joy.
Remember when… Abraham laid his son upon the altar, and God provided the Lamb for the sacrifice Himself.
Remember when… Mary risked everything by entering the “man zone” and spilling her most precious possession at the SAvior’s feet… and He couldn’t take His eyes off her, even when speaking to Simon.
So many times… so little time.
Love you, J!