As we continue the conversation on creating memories for our children, (see the intro, part I, part II, and part III, as well as quotes on the matter & our sidebar on grace), we now pause to reflect on Scripture for a moment… and recall that our lives are but a breath, and that memory is a blessing.
Creating Memories, Scriptures
to remind myself what the Lord says in His Word
A quick bible study search shows the word “remember” 230 times in NKJV and 234 times in ESV. A search of “memory” shows 10 times in NKJV and 11 times in ESV.
Often, it seems that it is a negative comment, saying that memory of a person/place will be wiped out as a curse for disobedience. We can deduce from that that keeping memories alive are a blessing. So here are just a few little Scriptures referencing memories and remembering, as we continue contemplating the subject of creating memories even now. Psalm 90 is a recurring theme for me, as it reminds us of our frailty and God’s timelessness, and the psalmist encourages us to number our days…
Numbers 15:40
…remember and do all My commandments, and be holy for your God.
Proverbs 10:7
The memory of the righteous is a blessing…
Mark 14:9
…what she has done will be told in memory of her.
Psalm 119:52
I remembered Your judgments of old, O Lord,
And have comforted myself.
Numbers 10:9
…you will be remembered before the Lord your God, and you will be saved from your enemies.
Psalm 111:4
He has made His wonderful works to be remembered;
The Lord is gracious and full of compassion.
