Reminders of Goodness

**Sit quietly, eyes closed and in silence for one minute before reading.**

    “Let this be recorded for a generation to come, so that a people yet to be created may praise the Lord: that he looked down from his holy height; from heaven the Lord looked at the earth, to hear the groans of the prisoners, to set free those who were doomed to die, that they may declare in Zion the name of the Lord, and in Jerusalem his praise, when peoples gather together and kingdoms, to worship the Lord.” Psalm 103:18-22

    I need reminders of God’s goodness. Just for my lifetime I need reminders because there are so many stories in the word where it seems like God isn’t doing anything. I need reminders in my life and the future church needs these reminders as well. These reminders serve as opportunities to praise God, opportunities to worship Him and recall His sovereignty and goodness.

    How do you remind yourself of the things God has done? How can these stories be passed down?

**Sit again in silence for as long as is available to you.**

Your Song of Faithfulness

**Sit quietly, eyes closed and in silence for one minute before reading.**

    In the Bible, Mary, the mother of Jesus responds with a beautiful song of praise to God. (Luke 1:46-56) As I read her song, I am encouraged. Throughout she remembers God's faithfulness. Mary's song challenges me to consider my own song of praise to God. What stories of faithfulness would I include, what stories would you include?

    Spend some time today in praying and asking God to remind you of stories of His faithfulness in your life, in the lives of others and throughout history. If you have time, take it one step further and write out your own "song". May it be a song you return to again and again as God calls you to step out in faith.

**Sit again in silence for as long as is available to you.**