Memories

Memories

Philippians 1:3

Philippians 1:3 “I thank my God upon every remembrance of you”. This is one of my most favorite Bible verses. It is one I want to live by and it is one I want to model. I hope to live my life in such a way that you will thank God for me each time I drift across your mind. I remember one time when I was addressing a gathering of Pastors at a meeting. They were all “prominent” Pastors of big Churches. I used this verse and I simply asked the question “On Monday morning, how many people say this about you?” It is funny, I’ve never been asked to be a part of the meeting since then……….. People remember things about us, whether they be good or bad. Our actions and attitude controls what everyone remembers about us. I can’t help but sit and think this morning about the two folks we had that departed into glory this week end. They both were distinct, separate personalities and we are remembering everything about them now. I remember Mr. Bowen for all the hard work that he did through life. Farmer, logger and equipment operator. Part of the logs for my house he hauled for me. I thank my God upon every remembrance. Then there is Ms. Carzelle. A very petite and lovely lady that always had a smile on her face. She loved to go to Wendy’s and eat lunch. A hamburger, a cup of coffee and a vanilla frosty. On how she loved to eat that ice cream!!! I thank my God upon every remembrance of her. So many other memories of them both come to mind that would fill volumes. But our Scripture today is a startling reminder to us that we etch something on people’s minds. It is very simple, it is either good or bad. We have a God given ability to remember and we do. What is it that you are doing that is memory worthy to others? Will you be remembered for your faith? Your service? Your anger? Your love? Your hate? And a endless list of qualities and actions we display stream before all of us this morning. It is my prayer today that we start etching smiles across everyone’s minds and reserve a memory of joy when people think of us. May God bless each and every one of you. Thank you for reading and supporting what we do. Have a great day and remember us in prayer as we prepare the words to send these loved ones on. And I really, really do thank my God upon every remembrance of you. Love you lots, see you soon………Pastor Brion
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