THINGS WE SHOULD ALWAYS REMEMBER

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE

Praise the Lord. I will extol the Lord with all my heart in the council of the upright and in the assembly. Great are the works of the Lord; they are pondered by all who delight in them. Glorious and majestic are his deeds, and his righteousness endures forever. He has caused his wonders to be remembered; the Lord is gracious and compassionate. He provides food for those who fear him; he remembers his covenant forever. He has shown his people the power of his works, giving them the lands of other nations. They works of his hand are faithful and just; all his precepts are trustworthy. They are steadfast for ever and ever, done in faithfulness and uprightness. He provided redemption for his people; he ordained his covenant forever -- holy and awesome is his name. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise.

Psalm 111

THINGS WE SHOULD ALWAYS REMEMBER

To start with --
** the way it feels to squish mud between your toes and how it feels to lie in the grass and watch clouds become dogs or cats or elephants or ice cream cones,
** how a child's hand feels in yours when they are trusting you to get them to the other side of the street,
** the carefree joy of feeling the wind in your hair when you are driving along on a beautiful summer day,
** the inner calm that comes from walking the beach and watching the waves come and go as the tide carries your troubles away and brings back a peaceful spirit,
** the taste of cheesecake,
** the look in the eyes of a dog when you begin to play their favorite fetch game,
** and the sizzling, popping and cracking sounds the wood in a fireplace makes.

Of course, no list would be complete without --
> swinging,
> talking to children,
> hearing stories about our parents,
> unwrapping a package,
> and the words "please" and "thank you.”

Also, not to be forgotten are --
= sitting quietly in church,
= hearing a favorite hymn,
= receiving forgiveness,
= feeling the joy of the Lord,
= and knowing that God is always beside you.

QUESTION OF THE DAY

What do you want to remember?

LET US PRAY

Dear God, You have given me so many joys. Let me never forget them. Let me always remember how a gentle breeze feels as it brushes my cheek. Let me never get to old to celebrate the wonders around me. These little things awaken my senses and remind me of the joy of living. Thank you God, for ………………………………… Amen