When I reflect on my life, it’s easy to see all the amazing blessings I have experienced from God. The problem, though, is that in the chaos of life, it’s easy to forget all the times and ways that God has come through for us. And when we experience challenges and difficulties, it’s hard to see beyond our immediate circumstances.
But I believe it’s in these times that we need to remember all that God has done. In the Bible, it talks about how the Israelites used to build altars as memorials to remember something significant or powerful that God had done. I believe we need memorials of our own to remember the moments where we’ve experienced God’s blessings.
The Psalms are filled with verses that encourage us to remember God’s goodness and blessings. Psalm 105:5 tells us: “Remember the wonders he has done, his miracles, and the judgments he pronounced.”
When we take time to remember all the ways we’ve experienced God’s blessings, it strengthens our faith in the present and builds up our hope for the future. When we remember God’s answered prayers, when we remember how He’s provided in unexpected ways, or how He’s carried us through challenging seasons—these memories become our own altars, our own testament to God’s enduring love and grace.
My encouragement for all of us is that we take time to build our own altars of remembrance. It may not be physical stones but perhaps a journal, a note on the bathroom mirror, or a special token of some kind that reminds us of those moments. And I think it’s important to share these blessings with others, especially with those who may be walking through similar struggles. Our testimony can be a source of encouragement, pointing others to the beautiful blessings of our God.
Lord, we thank You for Your countless blessings. Help us to hold them tight and to continue to remember how they have so wonderfully impacted our lives. May they give us hope and courage as we continue to live our lives for you. Amen.
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