I'll Remember

Almost a week ago, America remembered the events of September 11, 2001. It's hard to believe those events happened 12 years ago. Last week, my Facebook status boldly declared "I'll Remember - 9/11/01," and I did. I thought of where I was as a 13-year-old homeschooler thinking I was getting in trouble for not doing my work when Mom called us downstairs to see what was happening on TV. The terrorist attacks on that day are something this American will never forget.

But today I was convicted of something that I tend to forget. I am really good at comparing myself to others around me and thinking I'm not good enough. Questions I often find myself asking are, "Why me?" "I'm 25-years-old and single, what's wrong with me?!" "Why can't I be more like...?" All of these questions shout discontentment. These thoughts come when I forget what I should remember. I should remember that I am made in the image of God and that I am to be an image bearer of Christ. According to Psalm 139:14 I am wonderfully made and in Jeremiah 29:11, God has an plan for my life. God don't make no junk and is at work in my life.

There is another day of remembrance I have in September. On September 28, 1996 I accepted Christ as my Lord and Savior. At this point, though I did not fully understand it in my 8-year-old mind, I was no longer my own. I could no longer live my life the way I wanted to but it was to ordered by Christ. I am so glad I am not in control of my life and all I have to do is follow. This is not always easy, however. Especially when I forget to remember and start comparing myself to people, things, and circumstances around me.

So from this day forth I choose to remember to focus on Christ and trust in Him in everything.
Praise the Lord!! He's not finished with me yet!!