Moving Beyond Anxiety by David Chadwick

Author:David Chadwick
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9780736978477
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
Published: 2020-02-19T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 9

REMEMBER

Have you ever pondered God’s amazing gift of memory? In our mind, God has given us the ability to remember exact details about the things we experience in our lives.

Not only can we use our memory to recall past events, we can also use our memories to thwart anxiety.

Of course, some of those memories are painful. When they come to mind, our heart winces. Among those memories are failures, broken dreams, rejections, stupid decisions, regrets, betrayals, wrong done to us, and abuse.

But even these past experiences and incidents shouldn’t be considered all bad when we remember them. They can serve as reminders of how not to do something, or why we should not trust someone. Pain can be invaluable when a positive life lesson is learned from it.

Other life memories are positive and pleasant. They serve as encouragements for us to keep moving forward. To believe and have hope. This includes successes, fulfilled dreams, long-term faithful relationships, loving and being loved, places and times spent with close friends, and breathtaking views of God’s wonderful creation all around us.

When we reflect on these positive memories, a warm feeling floods our soul. We are awash in joy. We don’t want those memories to cease.

As we reflect on positive memories, it’s easy to thank God for the gift of memory. We know that he is good and his mercies endure forever. We are certain that he is for us and wants our best. We would never want to live even one second without the gift of memory.

Positive memories can encourage our faith like nothing else. Not only do they feel wonderful, but they are like God whispering to our souls, If I did it once for you, I can do it again. This infuses us with hope and lets us know we can live expectantly for a new day and a new song. It means we can pray, “I believe that you can do it again, Lord; I really do!”

Remembering God’s Miracles

The Parting of the Red Sea

As you read the Old Testament, you may be struck by the numerous references to the parting of the Red Sea. This miracle appears to be one of God’s masterpieces.

After God’s chosen left Egypt, they were staring at the Red Sea before them. Its powerful waves were crashing on the shore. There was an expansive desert on one side and a large mountain range on the other. From behind, the people noticed clouds of dust rising upward. Angry and vengeful Egyptians were pursuing them. What possibly could be done to save them? They appeared to be trapped, with no way out.

Moses knew the answer. God had told him what to do.

Obediently, Moses raised his staff, stretched out his arm, and exhorted God’s people to behold the deliverance of the Lord. The waves began to recede. The sea parted, and two mountainous walls of seawater formed, leaving an open path for the people to take.

The Israelites walked between the two walls and safely passed through the Red Sea on dry ground.

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