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The American rock band the Cars once sang, Let the Good Times Roll. Debuting in 1978 as a single, Good Times Roll is synonymous with joyous occasions in life. While these moments may not happen that often, those who experience a season of blessings don’t want it to end. Unfortunately, when the tides change in the form of disappointment, hardships and trials, its important to create a wall of remembrance.
Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing, 1 Thessalonians 5:11.
In the 2015 film War Room, Miss Clara uses this concept to remind her of all the prayers the Lord has answered. Whenever discouragement tried to steal her joy in life, Miss Clara found comfort and encouragement from God’s previous faithfulness. These reflections from your past serve as a point of reference. Therefore, whenever the good times disappear, dates, letters and pictures of transformed individuals can keep hope alive.
Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him, James 1:12.
During the first mission trips I ever served on, I was introduced to the concept of care cards. Team members were encouraged to write notes to anyone who said something or did something that was noteworthy over the course of each day. These cards were placed into individual mail boxes that were only accessible on your trip home. When I became a youth pastor, I implemented this on two service projects that I oversaw. When depression caused me to lose faith, I started my own wall of remembrance in my bedroom. While 2016 is still in its infancy, perhaps its time to start your own wall to remind you of God’s goodness.
by Jay Mankus
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