Reminder

I have recently been making a list of things that I’m trying to accomplish during the day. I used to use a reminder app on my phone. There is some science behind actually writing down the things I need to remember. It just sticks differently in my brain.  I also think there is something good about being reminded of the goodness of God. I love Thanksgiving when it seems like the world takes time to count their blessings.

In the life of God’s people as they officially become a nation, the Lord instructed them to bring offerings when they sinned or when they worshipped Him. He also helped them remember that He rescued them from Egypt. Check this out….

³¹ “You must faithfully keep all my commands by putting them into practice, for I am the Lord. ³² Do not bring shame on my holy name, for I will display my holiness among the people of Israel. I am the Lord who makes you holy. ³³ It was I who rescued you from the land of Egypt, that I might be your God. I am the Lord.” (Leviticus 22:31-33 NLT)

I sometimes have to mentally remember what it was like to be lost. If I forget my journey to the Lord, I will often be impatient with others. I can also become aloof and arrogant and think I’m something that I’m not.  It is helpful to humble myself before the Lord so that He won’t have to. I have been humbled by God and I’ve humbled myself – the latter is less uncomfortable, less painful and less embarrassing.

I’ve been consciously trying to be thankful and humble every day. I am blessed way beyond what I deserve. I am thankful for the Lord’s Presence in me and in my family. I am grateful for another day of life and health. I am grateful for old, old friends as well as new ones! I am grateful that the Lord has walked with me since I was in third grade and I committed my life to Him.  If I am able to become anything to anyone, it’s because of His Presence in me for sure.

Pressing On!

Dwayne