Tuesday... Remembering strengthens our faith.

Tuesday... Remembering strengthens our faith. It really does.

Matthew 16:7-10 (NLT), "At this they began to argue with each other because they hadn't brought any bread. Jesus knew what they were saying. so he said, 'You have so little faith! Why are you arguing with each other about having no bread? Don't you understand even yet?'" Could Jesus say that about us and all the arguing we are having during this pandemic. I'm sure He has a right to be very frustrated with us. All the arguing we are doing over masks, over taking vaccinations and so much more.

He goes on, "Don't you remember the 5,000 I fed with seven loaves, and the large baskets of leftovers you picked up? Or the 4,000 I fed with seven loaves, and the large baskets of leftovers you picked up?"

Remembering what God has done strengthen our faith and gives us understanding.

Giving thanks for what He has done helps us to remember. Oh, it's so easy to remember our opinions, our wants, our disagreements but what about what God has done for us? When I focus on Him and not me it is amazing what a difference it makes in how I face another day and maybe changes us from arguing and frustration and pettiness to faith and understanding. Maybe we should spend less time with CNN and Fox News and more time remembering who God is and what He is like and what He thinks and thanking Him for all He has done for us. Remembering strengthen our faith.

Oh it is so easy to remember our opinions but what about what God has done for us.

So let's start changing what we remember and see how it changes our day. Psalm 60:12 says, "With God's help we will do mighty things." Remembering what God has done and what He says strengthens our faith. Yes, yes! #todaysbeginning

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