The Upper Room Daily Devotional of Nashville, Tennessee, United States "Memories" for Tuesday, 5 September 2017 - Read Psalm 103:1-5-------
Psalm 103:1 (0) By David:
(1) Bless Adonai, my soul!
Everything in me, bless his holy name!
2 Bless Adonai, my soul,
and forget none of his benefits!
3 He forgives all your offenses,
he heals all your diseases,
4 he redeems your life from the pit,
he surrounds you with grace and compassion,
5 he contents you with good as long as you live,
so that your youth is renewed like an eagle’s.
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The psalmist wrote, “Praise the LORD, my soul, and forget not all his benefits.” [Psalm 103:2 (NIV)]
My oldest granddaughter loves to hear my stories about “the good old days” when I was her age and about the different milestones in my life. I am happy to oblige, especially since I can see that it makes her happy. I had a difficult childhood because of my health issues that gave my parents little respite. Today, I understand that particular part of my childhood as having a purpose in God’s plan for my life, and the memory of the pain I endured diminishes in comparison.
Today I reflect on the influence or the weight of memories. Memories of difficult events can easily become burdens we carry for the rest of our lives. But memories can also be beautiful gifts, and experiences shared with loved ones can bring great happiness. The psalmist wrote in our quoted scripture, “Forget not all [the LORD’s] benefits.” Remembering our past and who we are is essential in recognizing God’s mercy toward us and the many blessings God has showered on us.
See a photo from the author, here.
The Author: Rosi de Crabbi (Valle del Cauca, Colombia)
Thought for the Day: “The LORD remembers us and will bless us” (Psalm 115:12).
Prayer: Compassionate God, help us to retain good memories, and help us to move forward and not forget all your loving care. Amen.
Prayer focus:Storytellers
The psalmist wrote, “Praise the LORD, my soul, and forget not all his benefits.” [Psalm 103:2 (NIV)]
My oldest granddaughter loves to hear my stories about “the good old days” when I was her age and about the different milestones in my life. I am happy to oblige, especially since I can see that it makes her happy. I had a difficult childhood because of my health issues that gave my parents little respite. Today, I understand that particular part of my childhood as having a purpose in God’s plan for my life, and the memory of the pain I endured diminishes in comparison.
Today I reflect on the influence or the weight of memories. Memories of difficult events can easily become burdens we carry for the rest of our lives. But memories can also be beautiful gifts, and experiences shared with loved ones can bring great happiness. The psalmist wrote in our quoted scripture, “Forget not all [the LORD’s] benefits.” Remembering our past and who we are is essential in recognizing God’s mercy toward us and the many blessings God has showered on us.
See a photo from the author, here.
Rosi de Crabbi with her granddaughters, Sarahi (left) and Roxana (right)
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Thought for the Day: “The LORD remembers us and will bless us” (Psalm 115:12).
Prayer: Compassionate God, help us to retain good memories, and help us to move forward and not forget all your loving care. Amen.
Prayer focus:Storytellers
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