First of all, I want to thank you all for reading my first blog post and being so supportive – what an encouragement!

In my last blog post, the main point was remembering all that God has done for you and has done in your life, right? Well, here are some practical ways to remember those things!

The 2 R’s:

• Record – The #1 way I remember things is by writing them down. A great way to record is to keep a journal. I used to journal daily on paper, but I was too afraid I would misplace it while traveling or just simply lose it in my house. But there are so many awesome ways to journal.

I love using the app Journey – I have the app on my phone as well as on my computer. It has many awesome features like setting notification reminders, attaching photos, and even password protecting your journal. I especially like the fact that it syncs, so whether I write an entry on my computer or phone, it’s all in one place. Sometimes when I forget to sit down and journal, I’ll use the talk to text option when I’m in the car. Best part of all, the app is free (but you can of course upgrade for more features).

• Remember – It is very important to reflect daily. I know this almost sounds like a chore, but hear me out. It doesn’t have to be a long winded entry – it can simply be a few sentences of things you thought of that day or things you noticed. I like to ask myself: “what made this day different from all of the others?”

It is very encouraging to look back on some entries and see how things have changed or how prayers have been answered. It was so uplifting to me to see God’s hand in my life in my journey to nursing school. Being accepted into a nursing program was a dream of mine for years, and in the midst of it, I was frustrated and upset because it felt like it it wouldn’t ever happen. It was hard to understand or see God’s hand moving. But now that I am accepted into a program, it is so clear to see! I’ll share that story in another blog post.

Something that has really helped me with what should be recorded and remembered is from Speak Up Storytelling.

Speak Up is run by Matthew Dicks and his lovely wife Elysha. I first came across Matthew Dicks from an interview he did on The Art of Manliness podcast (because my husband was listening!), and he mentioned his Ted Talk. When I got home, guess what I watched?! It was something I had never heard of before and a concept that honestly brought me to tears. Right away I started doing my homework for life. Naturally, I am a regular listener of their podcast – you should listen too!

In May 2019, they had an event in Hartford, CT (which is local to me) where they had a live recording of their podcast – of course I went! I also got to meet Matt and Elysha. Here is a picture of us!

If we don’t pay attention to God’s words and works we aren’t able to delight in them. But don’t be discouraged, remember that forgetting doesn’t take special effort. It happens naturally, and it’s the pull of our sinful nature.

You can do it!

Remembering is intentional. When we pay attention, we gain perspective.

Isaiah 12:4-5 says “And in that day you will say, “Give thanks to the Lord, call on His name. Make known His deeds among the peoples; Make them remember that His name is exalted.” Praise the Lord in song, for he has done excellent things; Let this be known throughout the earth.”

Make known His deeds among the peoples.

Let this be known throughout the earth.

Let’s aim for this together!