Sunday... This could really make a difference...

Sunday... This could be a very good time to really remember. And it could really make a difference if you did.

I don't know what is heavy on your heart. I have a decision to make and I am putting everything into my mental computer to help me with my decision but God has led me this morning to something that I needed to do. He led me down a path of remembering so many things that He has done for me. And I have spent an emotional time just thanking and praising Him.

He then led me to Psalm 103 (NLT), "Let all that I am praise the Lord; with my whole heart, I will praise his holy name. Let all that I am praise the Lord; may I never forget the good things he does for me."

Isn't that an awesome desire to pray?, "may I never forget the good things he does for me."

He goes on and makes a list. Verses 3-5 (MSG), "He forgives your sins-every one. He heals your diseases-everyone. He redeems you from hell-saves your life! He crowns you with love and mercy-a paradise crown. He wraps you in goodness-beauty eternal. He renews your youth-you're always young in his presence."

He then says in verse 6, "God makes everything come out right."

And then in verses 11 & 12 (NLT) he says, "For his unfailing love for those who fear him is as great as the height of the heavens above the earth. He has removed our sins as far as the east is from the west." And that is the greatest thing to remember. If we confess He forgives and He doesn't remember. He removes them.

Just a few things to remember that could really make a difference as we face another day. Yes, yes! #todaysbeginning

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