Our LORD, I will remember the things you have done, your miracles of long ago (Psalm 77:11, CEV).
Shine in me – photo courtesy of Donald Adam
Reflection
This week’s I Love the Psalms theme is remembering.
I am by nature a skeptic. Faith does not come to me easily; I struggle with it. I am the sort of person who demands proof. Thomas, the doubter, and I are good friends. But when miracles happen, they grab my attention. When they happen to me personally, I am all ears, so today’s verse from the Psalms has special meaning for me.
Our LORD, I will remember the things you have done, your miracles of long ago (Psalm 77:11, CEV).
For seven years as a young man I suffered from chronic pain in my left knee. I had arthroscopic surgery, cortisone shots, and extensive physiotherapy. I frequently asked for prayer. Nothing brought lasting relief. Then at an all-night prayer meeting something happened. I went home with a sore knee but when I awoke the next morning I was completely pain free. It was miraculous–physically and spiritually transformational.
God’s miracles are worth remembering. They instill hope for today and faith for the future.
Response: LORD God, thank you for your past interventions in my life. They have brought me close to you. As I recall those times fill me with faith in you for today. Amen.
Your Turn: Have you experienced a miracle in your life?
I love the Psalms 
There are so many it’s hard to pick just one. I had an incident a few years ago where I was experiencing chest pain and difficulty breathing. I went in for a stress test and the cardiologist scheduled an immediate angiogram for the next day. Of course, my husband and I prayed along with many of our friends, that God’s will would be done, but the cardiologist told my husband to prepare for a possible transplant situation because of a large blockage. The test showed my arteries were as clear as a bell and there was no blockage. Some would say it was a misread on the first test – I say it was a miracle.
That’s a great testimony, Ms. Kathy! Praise God, it’s good to bring to remembrance all of His benefits.
Kathy, you are giving credit where credit is due. I praise God with you.