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Change can be exciting, but it can also leave you feeling like the ground is constantly shifting beneath your feet. A new job, changing relationships, family challenges, uncertainty in the world, or simply trying to keep up with a rapidly changing culture can create stress and anxiety. When everything around you feels unpredictable, Isaiah 33:6 offers a powerful reminder: God Himself is your stability. You don't have to predict every change or have every answer before you can move forward.

God's character doesn't change even when your circumstances do. While the world may offer conflicting advice and plenty of reasons to panic, God promises to provide the wisdom, knowledge, and strength you need for whatever is in front of you. When you make God your ultimate treasure, you can face changing times with confidence because your foundation isn't changing with your circumstances.

Highlights
How to find stability when your work, relationships, or circumstances are constantly changing
Why God's unchanging character provides confidence in uncertain times
What Isaiah 33:6 teaches about God's provision of wisdom, knowledge, and salvation
How relying on God can help you navigate challenges you've never faced before
Understanding what it means to have “the fear of the Lord”
How the Holy Spirit provides peace and stability in the middle of change
Practical questions to help you slow down, reconnect with God, and seek His wisdom

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Find Stability in Changing Times

By: Whitney Hopler

Bible Reading:
“And he will be the stability of your times, abundance of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge; the fear of the Lord is Zion’s treasure.” – Isaiah 33:6, ESV

Right now, I’m leading a project at work to increase the visibility of our university center’s website content in artificial intelligence search results. For years, my focus was on traditional SEO – optimizing our pages for classic search engines. While those traditional methods are still important, we’re currently living through a massive communications revolution. People are moving away from traditional online search. They’re increasingly using AI tools to find online content. Being on the cutting edge of change is exciting, but it’s also stressful. The best practices for AI visibility are evolving as AI evolves, so my team and I must adapt to constant change. While I lead this effort, I’m grateful to God for being my stability. I know I can always rely on God’s unchanging strength to help me with whatever I need in these rapidly changing times.

What kind of changes are you dealing with in your own life right now? Maybe you’re going through a change at work, in your relationships, or with something else that’s important to you. Even dealing with all the uncertainty of events in the news can be stressful. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when you’re dealing with lots of change happening around you. But you don’t need to worry about whether or not you’ll be able to manage change well if you rely on God as your source of stability.

Isaiah 33:6 promises that God himself will be your stability in your changing times. When everything around you seems uncertain, God remains completely reliable. This verse also describes how God will give you stability by providing an “abundance of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge.” If you look to the world for answers in changing times, you’ll often find conflicting opinions and panic. But if you look to the Lord, he will generously pour out the wisdom and knowledge you need to manage change well. If you face a problem at work that you’ve never encountered before, God will help you solve it. If you’re trying to parent a child through a challenging season, God will teach you how to do so well. You don’t have to try to predict where all the change around you will lead, because you‘re connected to God, who leads you well because he loves you.

Finally, Isaiah points out that “the fear of the Lord is Zion’s treasure.” In the Bible, the fear of the Lord doesn’t mean being afraid of God. Instead, the fear of the Lord means being in awe of who God is so you’re inspired to relate to God with reverence. When you make the Lord your ultimate treasure, you realize that while your circumstances in this world can change quickly, God’s character never changes. You don’t have to be stressed by all the change around you when you remember that the Holy Spirit lives inside you, offering you a strong and peaceful stability in the middle of change.

Intersecting Faith & Life:

As you consider how God gives us stability in these changing times, reflect on these questions:
In what area of your life right now – such as at work, or in your family – are you feeling the most stress because of a change that’s happening?
How does the truth that God promises to be your stability give you the confidence to trust God to help you with the challenges you’re currently facing? 
Think back to a past season of your life when you went through a major change. How did God’s Holy Spirit guide you through it, and how can remembering that give you confidence today? 
How can you slow down this week to take the time you need to connect with the Holy Spirit and receive an abundance of wisdom and knowledge for managing change well? 
Isaiah mentions that the fear of the Lord is a treasure. How can you look for God’s wonder in your daily life so you’ll be inspired with a sense of awe that will help you relate to God with reverence?

Further Reading:

Hebrews 13:8

Malachi 3:6

Psalm 46:1-3

James 1:17

Matthew 7:24-25

Change can be exciting, but it can also leave you feeling like the ground is constantly shifting beneath your feet. A new job, changing relationships, family challenges, uncertainty in the world, or simply trying to keep up with a rapidly changing culture can create stress and anxiety. When everything around you feels unpredictable, Isaiah 33:6 offers a powerful reminder: God Himself is your stability. You don't have to predict every change or have every answer before you can move forward.
God's character doesn't change even when your circumstances do. While the world may offer conflicting advice and plenty of reasons to panic, God promises to provide the wisdom, knowledge, and strength you need for whatever is in front of you. When you make God your ultimate treasure, you can face changing times with confidence because your foundation isn't changing with your circumstances.
Highlights
<ul data-start="914" data-end="1467" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">
<li data-section-id="dngo0d" data-start="914" data-end="1009">How to find stability when your work, relationships, or circumstances are constantly changing</li>
<li data-section-id="1w1z08f" data-start="1010" data-end="1081">Why God's unchanging character provides confidence in uncertain times</li>
<li data-section-id="1g6bboq" data-start="1082" data-end="1166">What Isaiah 33:6 teaches about God's provision of wisdom, knowledge, and salvation</li>
<li data-section-id="1jyylfj" data-start="1167" data-end="1246">How relying on God can help you navigate challenges you've never faced before</li>
<li data-section-id="1cl6e9v" data-start="1247" data-end="1307">Understanding what it means to have &ldquo;the fear of the Lord&rdquo;</li>
<li data-section-id="10b8c0m" data-start="1308" data-end="1382">How the Holy Spirit provides peace and stability in the middle of change</li>
<li data-section-id="1ax7czb" data-start="1383" data-end="1467" data-is-last-node="">Practical questions to help you slow down, reconnect with God, and seek His wisdom</li>
</ul>
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Find Stability in Changing Times
By: Whitney Hopler
Bible Reading: &ldquo;And he will be the stability of your times, abundance of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge; the fear of the Lord is Zion&rsquo;s treasure.&rdquo; &ndash; Isaiah 33:6, ESV
Right now, I&rsquo;m leading a project at work to increase the visibility of our university center&rsquo;s website content in artificial intelligence search results. For years, my focus was on traditional SEO &ndash; optimizing our pages for classic search engines. While those traditional methods are still important, we&rsquo;re currently living through a massive communications revolution. People are moving away from traditional online search. They&rsquo;re increasingly using AI tools to find online content. Being on the cutting edge of change is exciting, but it&rsquo;s also stressful. The best practices for AI visibility are evolving as AI evolves, so my team and I must adapt to constant change. While I lead this effort, I&rsquo;m grateful to God for being my stability. I know I can always rely on God&rsquo;s unchanging strength to help me with whatever I need in these rapidly changing times.
What kind of changes are you dealing with in your own life right now? Maybe you&rsquo;re going through a change at work, in your relationships, or with something else that&rsquo;s important to you. Even dealing with all the uncertainty of events in the news can be stressful. It&rsquo;s easy to feel overwhelmed when you&rsquo;re dealing with lots of change happening around you. But<a href="https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/spiritual-life/bible-verses-that-taught-me-not-to-worry-and-how.html"> you don&rsquo;t need to worry</a> about whether or not you&rsquo;ll be able to manage change well if you rely on God as your source of stability.
Isaiah 33:6 promises that God himself will be your stability in your changing times. When everything around you seems uncertain, God remains completely reliable. This verse also describes how God will give you stability by providing an &ldquo;abundance of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge.&rdquo; If you look to the world for answers in changing times, you&rsquo;ll often find conflicting opinions and panic. But if you look to the Lord, he will generously pour out the wisdom and knowledge you need to manage change well. If you face a problem at work that you&rsquo;ve never encountered before, God will help you solve it. If you&rsquo;re trying to parent a child through a challenging season, God will teach you how to do so well. You don&rsquo;t have to try to predict where all the change around you will lead, because you&lsquo;re connected to God, who leads you well because he loves you.
Finally, Isaiah points out that &ldquo;the fear of the Lord is Zion&rsquo;s treasure.&rdquo; In the Bible, the fear of the Lord doesn&rsquo;t mean being afraid of God. Instead,<a href="https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/bible-study/what-does-the-bible-means-when-it-says-the-fear-of-the-lord-is-the-beginning-of-wisdom.html"> the fear of the Lord means being in awe of who God is</a> so you&rsquo;re inspired to relate to God with reverence. When you make the Lord your ultimate treasure, you realize that while your circumstances in this world can change quickly, God&rsquo;s character never changes. You don&rsquo;t have to be stressed by all the change around you when you remember that<a href="https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/spiritual-life/how-to-receive-the-holy-spirit.html"> the Holy Spirit lives inside you</a>, offering you a strong and peaceful stability in the middle of change.
Intersecting Faith &amp; Life:
As you consider how God gives us stability in these changing times, reflect on these questions:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">In what area of your life right now &ndash; such as at work, or in your family &ndash; are you feeling the most stress because of a change that&rsquo;s happening?</li>
<li aria-level="1">How does the truth that God promises to be your stability give you the confidence to trust God to help you with the challenges you&rsquo;re currently facing?&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Think back to a past season of your life when you went through a major change. How did God&rsquo;s Holy Spirit guide you through it, and how can remembering that give you confidence today?&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">How can you slow down this week to take the time you need to connect with the Holy Spirit and receive an abundance of wisdom and knowledge for managing change well?&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Isaiah mentions that the fear of the Lord is a treasure. How can you<a href="https://amzn.to/4fbNBmU"> look for God&rsquo;s wonder in your daily life</a> so you&rsquo;ll be inspired with a sense of awe that will help you relate to God with reverence?</li>
</ul>
Further Reading:
Hebrews 13:8
Malachi 3:6
Psalm 46:1-3
James 1:17
Matthew 7:24-25

Find Stability in Changing Times

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Fear about the future can make us question whether God will provide what we need. Financial uncertainty, unanswered prayers, changing circumstances, and long seasons of waiting can make fear louder than faith. But 2 Peter 1:3 reminds us that God’s divine power has already given us everything we need for life and godliness. That doesn't mean we will always know how our needs will be met or when the answer will come. It means we can trust the God who knows what we need before we do.

Jesus points us to the birds of the air as a reminder of God's care and provision. When we focus on fear, we can lose sight of the ways God has already been faithful. But when we intentionally remember His goodness, practice gratitude, and focus our minds on what is true, our perspective begins to change. God may provide through unexpected circumstances, generous people, simple acts of kindness, or opportunities to become an answer to someone else's prayer. Whatever today holds, we can trust that God has equipped us for what He has called us to face.

Highlights
What 2 Peter 1:3 means when it says God has given us everything we need for “life and godliness”
How fear about finances and the future can become louder than our faith
Why remembering God's past faithfulness can help quiet anxiety
What Jesus teaches about God's provision through the birds of the air
How gratitude and focusing on God's truth can change our perspective
The unexpected ways God may provide for our practical and spiritual needs
How simple acts of obedience and kindness can become part of God's provision for someone else

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Equipped for Today: What "Life and Godliness" Really Means

By Hannah Benson

 

Bible Reading:
“His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence” (2 Peter 1:3 ESV).

It’s so easy to fall into the trap of fear, isn’t it?

To focus on the limited knowledge we can see rather than the truth of what God says. I often find myself guilty of this. There are times when faith is louder than fear, yes, but there are other times when fear gets louder than my faith. 

What are you afraid of? Finances, or lack thereof, or the future?

The list could go on and on.

I’ve been thinking a lot about God’s provision recently, inspired by a much-needed conversation with a good friend. As someone who works in the creative industry, income can ebb and flow and sometimes be inconsistent, and it’s easy to let the fear of the financial future get louder than my faith.

And that fear hits even closer to home right now as I watch my family navigate a similar season. You see, my dad was laid off from his job late last year, and no matter how many doors he’s knocked on, as I write this, nothing yet has come through.

We know God will provide and that He’s never failed us, but as the days continue with seemingly no answers in sight, sometimes, we wrestle with fear.

Dwelling on fear, as easy as it can be to fall into that trap sometimes, is quite unhealthy. Whatever we dwell on and choose to think about will naturally affect what we believe and how we live. This means if we choose to fix our eyes on things above, then that will naturally affect what we believe about God, ourselves, and the circumstances we find ourselves in.

I had a moment recently where fear threatened to consume me. I’m talking about anxiety physically gripping my heart, even though at church the previous day we’d talked about the importance of believing God’s truth over the lies in our heads. Yes, the timing was quite “convenient.”

There’s a reason Scripture reminds us to focus on: “whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things” (Philippians 4:8 ESV).

Instead of worrying God won’t provide, why not reflect on what He has done in our lives already? It’s good to remember and recount what the Lord has done.

When I chose gratitude and to remember His goodness instead of fear, my anxiety began to ease.

The truth is, God always provides for everything we need. Often it comes at what we call “the last minute,” but it is certainly never too late.

I love what Peter reminds us of in this passage here. God has granted us everything we need for life and godliness.

In addition to caring for our spiritual needs, God cares about our material needs as well.

When it comes to the practical side, what do we need for life?

In Matthew 6:25-34, Jesus tells the disciples not to worry about what they will eat, wear, or drink. And in verse 26 (ESV), he says: “Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?”

Let that soak in.

If God cares for the birds of the air and provides everything they need, how much more will He provide for His children?

Intersecting Faith & Life:

Look around you. Do you have food to eat? Clothes on your back?

Maybe you don’t know how you’ll pay the bills this month, but maybe you’re not supposed to know right now. I heard a story once about a man who needed money for his little son’s birthday party, but he and his wife didn’t even have that. They didn’t know what to do, but they wanted to bless him. While out on a walk, the Lord led him to the exact amount of money he needed to bless his little boy.

When you need it, God will provide it.

Sometimes, He’ll provide through a family that gives eggs from their farm to yours all summer. Or who invites you over and offers to pray over you. Or maybe God will use the kindness of a friend who introduced my dad to leadership at the company he works for, in hopes it may open a door for a job. Or what about my friend who took 2 hours out of his day to point me to the Lord and be a listening ear when I didn’t even realize how much I needed it?

Sometimes, it’s simple things. Sometimes, we get to be that person for someone else, not realizing how a simple act of obedience can truly bless someone’s day and be what we didn’t even realize they needed. Other times, the Lord allows us to be on the receiving end of His goodness through His children.

Pray with me: Dear Father God, please help me to trust that You will give me everything I need for life and godliness. You care about the sparrows and lilies of the field, so how much more do you care for me and provide for me? Thank You for Your provision in my life. In Jesus’s Name, Amen.

 

Fear about the future can make us question whether God will provide what we need. Financial uncertainty, unanswered prayers, changing circumstances, and long seasons of waiting can make fear louder than faith. But 2 Peter 1:3 reminds us that God&rsquo;s divine power has already given us everything we need for life and godliness. That doesn't mean we will always know how our needs will be met or when the answer will come. It means we can trust the God who knows what we need before we do.
Jesus points us to the birds of the air as a reminder of God's care and provision. When we focus on fear, we can lose sight of the ways God has already been faithful. But when we intentionally remember His goodness, practice gratitude, and focus our minds on what is true, our perspective begins to change. God may provide through unexpected circumstances, generous people, simple acts of kindness, or opportunities to become an answer to someone else's prayer. Whatever today holds, we can trust that God has equipped us for what He has called us to face.
Highlights
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<li data-section-id="3jyzjo" data-start="1069" data-end="1167">What 2 Peter 1:3 means when it says God has given us everything we need for &ldquo;life and godliness&rdquo;</li>
<li data-section-id="18ivwcq" data-start="1168" data-end="1241">How fear about finances and the future can become louder than our faith</li>
<li data-section-id="cxu4ra" data-start="1242" data-end="1306">Why remembering God's past faithfulness can help quiet anxiety</li>
<li data-section-id="13lqa9b" data-start="1307" data-end="1378">What Jesus teaches about God's provision through the birds of the air</li>
<li data-section-id="1vo4wvi" data-start="1379" data-end="1449">How gratitude and focusing on God's truth can change our perspective</li>
<li data-section-id="6nc8y5" data-start="1450" data-end="1525">The unexpected ways God may provide for our practical and spiritual needs</li>
<li data-section-id="txnxji" data-start="1526" data-end="1621" data-is-last-node="">How simple acts of obedience and kindness can become part of God's provision for someone else</li>
</ul>
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Full Transcript Below:
Equipped for Today: What "Life and Godliness" Really Means
By Hannah Benson
&nbsp;
Bible Reading: &ldquo;His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence&rdquo; (2 Peter 1:3 ESV).
It&rsquo;s so easy to fall into the trap of fear, isn&rsquo;t it?
To focus on the limited knowledge we can see rather than the truth of what God says. I often find myself guilty of this. There are times when faith is louder than fear, yes, but there are other times when fear gets louder than my faith.&nbsp;
What are you afraid of? Finances, or lack thereof, or the future?
The list could go on and on.
I&rsquo;ve been thinking a lot about God&rsquo;s provision recently, inspired by a much-needed conversation with a good friend. As someone who works in the creative industry, income can ebb and flow and sometimes be inconsistent, and it&rsquo;s easy to let the fear of the financial future get louder than my faith.
And that fear hits even closer to home right now as I watch my family navigate a similar season. You see, my dad was laid off from his job late last year, and no matter how many doors he&rsquo;s knocked on, as I write this, nothing yet has come through.
We know God will provide and that He&rsquo;s never failed us, but as the days continue with seemingly no answers in sight, sometimes, we wrestle with fear.
Dwelling on fear, as easy as it can be to fall into that trap sometimes, is quite unhealthy. Whatever we dwell on and choose to think about will naturally affect what we believe and how we live. This means if we choose to fix our eyes on things above, then that will naturally affect what we believe about God, ourselves, and the circumstances we find ourselves in.
I had a moment recently where fear threatened to consume me. I&rsquo;m talking about anxiety physically gripping my heart, even though at church the previous day we&rsquo;d talked about the importance of believing God&rsquo;s truth over the lies in our heads. Yes, the timing was quite &ldquo;convenient.&rdquo;
There&rsquo;s a reason Scripture reminds us to focus on: &ldquo;whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things&rdquo; (Philippians 4:8 ESV).
Instead of worrying God won&rsquo;t provide, why not reflect on what He has done in our lives already? It&rsquo;s good to remember and recount what the Lord has done.
When I chose gratitude and to remember His goodness instead of fear, my anxiety began to ease.
The truth is, God always provides for everything we need. Often it comes at what we call &ldquo;the last minute,&rdquo; but it is certainly never too late.
I love what Peter reminds us of in this passage here. God has granted us everything we need for life and godliness.
In addition to caring for our spiritual needs, God cares about our material needs as well.
When it comes to the practical side, what do we need for life?
In Matthew 6:25-34, Jesus tells the disciples not to worry about what they will eat, wear, or drink. And in verse 26 (ESV), he says: &ldquo;Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?&rdquo;
Let that soak in.
If God cares for the birds of the air and provides everything they need, how much more will He provide for His children?
Intersecting Faith &amp; Life:
Look around you. Do you have food to eat? Clothes on your back?
Maybe you don&rsquo;t know how you&rsquo;ll pay the bills this month, but maybe you&rsquo;re not supposed to know right now. I heard a story once about a man who needed money for his little son&rsquo;s birthday party, but he and his wife didn&rsquo;t even have that. They didn&rsquo;t know what to do, but they wanted to bless him. While out on a walk, the Lord led him to the exact amount of money he needed to bless his little boy.
When you need it, God will provide it.
Sometimes, He&rsquo;ll provide through a family that gives eggs from their farm to yours all summer. Or who invites you over and offers to pray over you. Or maybe God will use the kindness of a friend who introduced my dad to leadership at the company he works for, in hopes it may open a door for a job. Or what about my friend who took 2 hours out of his day to point me to the Lord and be a listening ear when I didn&rsquo;t even realize how much I needed it?
Sometimes, it&rsquo;s simple things. Sometimes, we get to be that person for someone else, not realizing how a simple act of obedience can truly bless someone&rsquo;s day and be what we didn&rsquo;t even realize they needed. Other times, the Lord allows us to be on the receiving end of His goodness through His children.
Pray with me:&nbsp;Dear Father God, please help me to trust that You will give me everything I need for life and godliness. You care about the sparrows and lilies of the field, so how much more do you care for me and provide for me? Thank You for Your provision in my life. In Jesus&rsquo;s Name, Amen.
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What "Life and Godliness" Really Means

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When life feels heavy, it’s easy to remember the hurt and forget the help. Painful words, disappointments, and moments of betrayal can stay with us for years, while answered prayers, unexpected blessings, and reminders of God’s faithfulness can fade from memory. Scripture repeatedly calls us to remember what God has done—not because He needs reminding, but because we do.

Remembering God’s goodness can steady your heart when circumstances make you question His presence. As you intentionally look back at His faithfulness, you’re reminded that God has been patient, kind, faithful, and present through every season. Taking time to remember His deeds can shift your focus from what has gone wrong to the God who has never stopped working in your life.

Highlights
Discover why remembering God’s faithfulness is an important part of maintaining a strong faith.
Learn how forgetting God’s goodness can affect your heart and spiritual direction.
Reflect on seven things remembering God’s deeds reminds us of, including His patience, kindness, faithfulness, and sacrifice.
See how remembering God’s past work can bring perspective during difficult seasons.
Consider practical ways to intentionally remember God’s goodness throughout the year.
Be encouraged to look back at answered prayers, blessings, and moments when God has been faithful.

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Full Transcript Below:

Remembering the Lord’s Deeds

By Lynette Kittle

Bible Reading:

“I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago.” - Psalm 77:11

It seems that, as people, we so easily forget the good things in life much more quickly than the bad, like the cruel words someone spoke to us as a child or the way someone betrayed us.

Whereas traumas, tragedies, heartaches, and disappointments sometimes seem impossible to forget, some even lingering for a lifetime, joyful and wonderful events and experiences are often easily forgotten.

Maybe it’s why God calls us to purposefully remember His goodness and faithfulness in our lives, knowing the enemy can keep us focused and stuck in the sorrows and losses of life, forgetting all the ways God has been present and active in our lives.

Often, we hear of individuals who, in life-and-death situations, say it seemed as if their life events flashed before them, reminding them of things they had forgotten.

Like them, the prophet Jonah had a similar experience, where it took death’s threats to remind him of God’s goodness. “When my life was ebbing away, I remembered you, Lord, and my prayer rose to You, to Your holy temple” (Jonah 2:7).

But it doesn’t have to take us being at death’s door to remember God’s good deeds in our lives, especially since He calls us to remember them, knowing better than we do how forgetting them can lead our hearts astray.

Remembering helps us stay on God’s pathway in our lives. Jeremiah 2:32 describes how easily people forget: “Does a young woman forget her jewelry, a bride her wedding ornaments? Yet My people have forgotten Me, days without number.”

Forgetting has serious consequences as described in Deuteronomy 8:14: “Then your heart will become proud, and you will forget the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery.”

In addition, Deuteronomy 8:19 points out: “If you ever forget the Lord your God and follow other gods and worship and bow down to them, I testify against you today that you will surely be destroyed.”

What Remembering God’s Deeds Reminds Us Of

The following are seven reasons why remembering is so important to us, and what we are reminded of when we remember:
Remembering reminds us of God’s patience. 2 Peter 3:15 urges us to remember,  “Bear in mind that our Lord’s patience means salvation, just as our dear brother Paul also wrote you with the wisdom that God gave him.”
Remembering reminds us of God’s kindness. Romans 2:4 encourages us, “Or do you show contempt for the riches of His kindness, forbearance and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness is intended to lead you to repentance?”
Remembering reminds us of how He has humbled and tested us. Deuteronomy 8:2 says, “Remember how the Lord your God led you all the way in the wilderness these forty years, to humble and test you in order to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep His commands.”
Remembering reminds us of God’s faithfulness. Psalm 119:90 proclaims, “Your faithfulness continues through all generations; You established the earth, and it endures.”
Remembering reminds us that He is our source. Deuteronomy 8:18 points out, “But remember the Lord your God, for it is He who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirms His covenant, which He swore to your ancestors, as it is today.”
Remembering reminds us of God’s gifts. As Romans 11:29 reminds us, we want to take time to remember, “For God’s gifts and His call are irrevocable.”
Remembering reminds us of God’s sacrifices. 1 John 2:2 clarifies His sacrifice for us: “He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.” As well, Ephesians 5:2 encourages, “And walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.”

Intersecting Faith & Life:

Make time today, this week, and every coming week to remember the Lord’s deeds and remind yourself of why it’s good to remember. Commit to making time throughout the coming year to remember the good of the past.

Further Reading:

A Prayer to Remember Life Is But a Breath

When life feels heavy, it&rsquo;s easy to remember the hurt and forget the help. Painful words, disappointments, and moments of betrayal can stay with us for years, while answered prayers, unexpected blessings, and reminders of God&rsquo;s faithfulness can fade from memory. Scripture repeatedly calls us to remember what God has done&mdash;not because He needs reminding, but because we do.
Remembering God&rsquo;s goodness can steady your heart when circumstances make you question His presence. As you intentionally look back at His faithfulness, you&rsquo;re reminded that God has been patient, kind, faithful, and present through every season. Taking time to remember His deeds can shift your focus from what has gone wrong to the God who has never stopped working in your life.
Highlights
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<li data-section-id="104585c" data-start="771" data-end="868">Discover why remembering God&rsquo;s faithfulness is an important part of maintaining a strong faith.</li>
<li data-section-id="5qz0ua" data-start="869" data-end="953">Learn how forgetting God&rsquo;s goodness can affect your heart and spiritual direction.</li>
<li data-section-id="1pbxibg" data-start="954" data-end="1081">Reflect on seven things remembering God&rsquo;s deeds reminds us of, including His patience, kindness, faithfulness, and sacrifice.</li>
<li data-section-id="vzc4po" data-start="1082" data-end="1167">See how remembering God&rsquo;s past work can bring perspective during difficult seasons.</li>
<li data-section-id="1gz7oi7" data-start="1168" data-end="1255">Consider practical ways to intentionally remember God&rsquo;s goodness throughout the year.</li>
<li data-section-id="9s3t78" data-start="1256" data-end="1356" data-is-last-node="">Be encouraged to look back at answered prayers, blessings, and moments when God has been faithful.</li>
</ul>
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Full Transcript Below:
Remembering the Lord&rsquo;s Deeds
By Lynette Kittle
Bible Reading:
&ldquo;I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago.&rdquo; - Psalm 77:11
It seems that, as people, we so easily forget the good things in life much more quickly than the bad, like the cruel words someone spoke to us as a child or the way someone betrayed us.
Whereas traumas, tragedies, heartaches, and disappointments sometimes seem impossible to forget, some even lingering for a lifetime, joyful and wonderful events and experiences are often easily forgotten.
Maybe it&rsquo;s why God calls us to purposefully remember His goodness and faithfulness in our lives, knowing the enemy can keep us focused and stuck in the sorrows and losses of life, forgetting all the ways God has been present and active in our lives.
Often, we hear of individuals who, in life-and-death situations, say it seemed as if their life events flashed before them, reminding them of things they had forgotten.
Like them, the prophet Jonah had a similar experience, where it took death&rsquo;s threats to remind him of God&rsquo;s goodness. &ldquo;When my life was ebbing away, I remembered you, Lord, and my prayer rose to You, to Your holy temple&rdquo; (Jonah 2:7).
But it doesn&rsquo;t have to take us being at death&rsquo;s door to remember God&rsquo;s good deeds in our lives, especially since He calls us to remember them, knowing better than we do how forgetting them can lead our hearts astray.
Remembering helps us stay on God&rsquo;s pathway in our lives. Jeremiah 2:32 describes how easily people forget: &ldquo;Does a young woman forget her jewelry, a bride her wedding ornaments? Yet My people have forgotten Me, days without number.&rdquo;
Forgetting has serious consequences as described in Deuteronomy 8:14: &ldquo;Then your heart will become proud, and you will forget the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery.&rdquo;
In addition, Deuteronomy 8:19 points out: &ldquo;If you ever forget the Lord your God and follow other gods and worship and bow down to them, I testify against you today that you will surely be destroyed.&rdquo;
What Remembering God&rsquo;s Deeds Reminds Us Of
The following are seven reasons why remembering is so important to us, and what we are reminded of when we remember:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Remembering reminds us of God&rsquo;s patience. 2 Peter 3:15 urges us to remember,&nbsp; &ldquo;Bear in mind that our Lord&rsquo;s patience means salvation, just as our dear brother Paul also wrote you with the wisdom that God gave him.&rdquo;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Remembering reminds us of God&rsquo;s kindness. Romans 2:4 encourages us, &ldquo;Or do you show contempt for the riches of His kindness, forbearance and patience, not realizing that God&rsquo;s kindness is intended to lead you to repentance?&rdquo;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Remembering reminds us of how He has humbled and tested us. Deuteronomy 8:2 says, &ldquo;Remember how the Lord your God led you all the way in the wilderness these forty years, to humble and test you in order to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep His commands.&rdquo;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Remembering reminds us of God&rsquo;s faithfulness. Psalm 119:90 proclaims, &ldquo;Your faithfulness continues through all generations; You established the earth, and it endures.&rdquo;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Remembering reminds us that He is our source. Deuteronomy 8:18 points out, &ldquo;But remember the Lord your God, for it is He who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirms His covenant, which He swore to your ancestors, as it is today.&rdquo;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Remembering reminds us of God&rsquo;s gifts. As Romans 11:29 reminds us, we want to take time to remember, &ldquo;For God&rsquo;s gifts and His call are irrevocable.&rdquo;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Remembering reminds us of God&rsquo;s sacrifices. 1 John 2:2 clarifies His sacrifice for us: &ldquo;He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.&rdquo; As well, Ephesians 5:2 encourages, &ldquo;And walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.&rdquo;</li>
</ul>
Intersecting Faith &amp; Life:
Make time today, this week, and every coming week to remember the Lord&rsquo;s deeds and remind yourself of why it&rsquo;s good to remember. Commit to making time throughout the coming year to remember the good of the past.
Further Reading:
<a href="https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/your-daily-prayer/a-prayer-to-remember-life-is-but-a-breath.html">A Prayer to Remember Life Is But a Breath</a>

Remembering the Lord's Deeds

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