How quickly we forget

It was a year ago that the pain of disappointment and betrayal led a number of us to begin blogging. Each of us experienced the usual range of emotions associated with great loss. A year later, and the pain is minimized, the anger is cooled, the sadness is lessened. And yet, over the past few days I realized that immediately following that wretched day, I was so pulled toward the Lord, so motivated to read His Word and to seek Him. And now that the pain and disappointment have lessened, I find it easier to forget Who holds me up- easier to spend less time with Him- easier to think I can do this by my own strength. God knows how quickly we forget. He knows that we need constant reminders of His provision and protection.

All through the Old Testament God instituted feasts and festivals- celebrations to remind His people of what He had done. An opportunity to tell it to their children and their children's children.

I'm glad I started this blog. I'm glad I can go back and revisit the time when the pain of loss and betrayal led me to seek Him more earnestly. When confusion and fear made me trust Him more. My prayer is that I can regain the overwhelming sense of my need of Him- the need that was so apparent when the hurt was so fresh, the pain was so intense.

Deuteronomy 4:9
Just make sure you stay alert. Keep close watch over yourselves. Don't forget anything of what you've seen. Don't let your heart wander off. Stay vigilant as long as you live. Teach what you've seen and heard to your children and grandchildren.