Hello again, much sooner than usual.

Since my last blog about remembering, the Lord has had a number of reminders for me to “rightly” remember. I just couldn’t wait to share them with you.

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Ok, on to “Reminders”…

I was given this beautiful journal by a friend and helper at my church book signing. I decided I would journal about my dreams that I strongly felt were significant. If you have ever had the kind of dreams that leave you feeling like you just had a visit from the Lord, then you know what I’m talking about. And yes, I don’t want to ever stop dreaming those kinds of dreams for sure.

So, I went right to my computer and searched for my documents to place in my journal. I did find some of the dreams I had written about, but I repeatedly found more life experiences that I never wanted to forget. I titled them “Remembering”.

I knew at that moment we weren’t finished with this all-important topic. Also, if you don’t keep a journal, I am encouraging you to start. Or at least write down what God is speaking to you about, your experiences with Him, and the scripture He has given you in specific times of need. Or maybe the Holy Spirit has just reminded you of how He has worked and is working now in your life. You never know who, how, or when He might inspire you to share them. When I wrote these, I never imagined sharing them in a blog. Not to mention what I have authored in two published books. Throughout my narratives in “Blue Skies, Butterflies, and Battlegrounds” my mind was filled with many wonderful reminders of God; even in the toughest times. No, especially in the toughest times! Praise God! He teaches us what to “think” about, many ways to remind us, and gives us so much to share. You can find my books by clicking on Books here.

While I was reading what I had written about remembering, I ran across this article that I saw on the internet. It was several years ago, probably about 6 or 7. I am so thankful I kept it and I am including it exactly how I had documented it as follows:

“This is something I was reminded of and I wanted to share it with you all! Use your sword… Jesus’ Word, every day. Below is worth reading!

 “Remembering Keeps Your Faith Strong”

There are things about our past that we should forget, but there are also things that we should remember.

God often tells us to remember (Isa 46:9), because he knows that we are prone to forget. Here are three things to remember that will help you get through tough times:

1. Remember who you are.

In Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith (Galatians 3:26). We are not abandoned orphans. No matter how sad you may be, remember that you are a child of God. You can trust your Father in heaven.

2. Remember who you belong to.

Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine (Isaiah 43:1). You belong to God. You can only ever suffer as much as he allows, and he will always be right there with you in the midst of the storm.

3. Remember where you are going.

Our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ (Philippians 3:20).

Whatever you go through in this world is only a fleeting moment in the light of eternity. Remember that you belong to heaven and not to this world. Remember that you have a Savior and his name is Jesus.

This world is like an obstacle course that tries to make us forget. We are only safe when we remember Jesus.

What’s your memory like? Memory can be developed through training and discipline. What can you do in your life to strengthen your memory of the spiritual realities mentioned in this reading?”

By Dr. Eliezer Gonzalez

Now I hope you can see why I couldn’t wait to share this “Reminder to Remember”. Also, the word remember is found 240 times in the Old and New Testaments. I believe remembering Luke 26:26 and 1 Corinthians 11:24-25 is key to the blessed life Our Lord came to give us.

I also discovered the next document that I had written and saved:

REMEMBERING                                                                                                       May 12^th, 2021

Last Wednesday, May 6^th, 2021, I was sharing with David the many things God had supernaturally given me to give others. We agreed I need to write some of these things down. I said, “some” because there is so much, I’m not sure there are enough hours in the day to write them all!

I started by asking the Holy Spirit to direct my thoughts and help me remember, then I wrote about three special times of giving that came to my mind. The following Sunday, May 9^th, Mother’s Day, the whole sermon was based on us, as God’s children remembering all that God has done in the past. Remember His faithfulness to encourage and strengthen us in our faith. We even had Communion, “Do this in REMEMBRANCE OF ME”.

Another one of those WOW moments of recognizing how God orchestrates events in our lives that we so often miss.

Thank you, Lord, for putting things together for me that I could have never done myself. All to bless me as I bless others but most of all, may I BLESS YOU!

I found where I had written about several of those gifts that God had “supernaturally” given me to give others. Each memory of those gifts reminded me of the greatest “Gift” of all, Jesus Christ, God’s only begotten Son.

I will end with the last paragraph of Dr. Eliezer Gonzalez’s article I shared earlier…

“What’s your memory like? Memory can be developed through training and discipline. What can you do in your life to strengthen your memory of the spiritual realities mentioned in this reading?”

Thank you again for visiting my blog and spending time with me exploring, meditating, and sharing the Truths of God.

May God bless you and keep reminding you of His goodness and great love for you,

Reba 

Celebrating the release of my new book “Blue Skies, Butterflies, & Battlegrounds”.

“The Lord Bless you and keep you, the Lord make his face shine upon you, and be gracious to you; The Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.”  Numbers 6:24-26