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Linda's avatar

Remember is powerful, even when you can't recall. Last night, I couldn't sleep because of the dark things now in the world and with people I love. I woke up, not able to remember the words of the Lord's prayer, I was that squeezed by evil. I got up, tried to find it in my Bible, couldn't find the pages, but then Colossians 1 electrified on the page- "For He rescued us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son.." I remembered I was no longer held by the domain of darkness, but by Jesus. It was a struggle to keep remembering that all night, but it is true.

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Jonathon M. Seidl's avatar

Wow. Thanks for sharing that, Linda.

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Caroline Beidler, MSW's avatar

Love this share, Jon, and the call to remember. Beautiful reflection. Thank you and I’m grateful you keep pressing in even when things are tough.

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Paula Gray's avatar

I get what you are saying, but I cannot bring myself to utter the words. I know that God knows my heart and it would be no surprise to Him how I am feeling but I feel disloyal to Him by complaining after all He does for us.

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Jonathon M. Seidl's avatar

Totally get that Paula. I think the key is to just be honest and speak what's on your heart. If that's gratitude, that's great!

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Heather Clark's avatar

amen and amen. I love the command "remember" as the "next right thing" and the "next best step"

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