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Loving Reminders Then Samuel took a stone and set it between Mizpah and Shen, and named it Ebenezer, saying, "Thus far the Lord has helped us." 1 Samuel 7:12 Ebenezer: A stone commemorating God's intervention in very difficult circumstances. Samuel set it there to be a reminder to him of the presence of God IN his circumstances. * * * Lord, I should have some "Ebenezers" stacked around. How far You have come with me'have led me'have helped me. How I thank You for Your lovingkindness, Your compassion, Your patience, Your design for my life. When I look back over the years, Lord, it is absolutely incomprehensible to imagine where I would be if You had not been there to bring me through those difficult circumstances, those stress-filled days. Yes, I need an Ebenezer so that when I'm thinking the way is too difficult and I just won't make it, I can turn around and look . . . a rock to remind me: " Thus far the Lord has helped me." Why should I think He has reached a point where He isn't going to be there any longer? I'm sorry, dear Lord. I want to learn. Excuse me, please. I have to go find a stone.