Five Ways to Grow Your Faith Sample

Day 3: Remember What God Has Done

In the first nine verses of Psalm 77, we see the author, Asaph, in a bad place. He is “in distress.” He “would not be comforted.” He even asks, “Has [God’s] unfailing love vanished forever?”

But as he is pouring out his complaints—at some length—he stops himself. And he makes a very good decision: “I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago.” As he begins to remember what God has done in the past, before long he concludes, “Your ways, God, are holy. What god is as great as our God?”

One of the best ways to turn our thoughts around when things look bleak and we’re tempted to doubt Him is to remember how God has acted for us in the past. Has he provided miraculously (or quietly and consistently)? Has He resolved an issue that seemed impossible? Has He brought us through a time of extreme trial? Did He guide us to just the right place when the future seemed unclear? As we remember His answers to prayer, our hearts will be encouraged by evidence of His power and His lovingkindness toward us. And we will go forward with more confidence.

Like the Israelites (see Joshua 4), we would do well to find tangible ways to remember what He does for us. A journal, a scrapbook, or even a pile of stones can preserve these memories—what would work for you?

Wrapping Up: Which Scripture in this day’s reading most speaks to your heart? Write it out and take a few more minutes to reflect on and write about how it applies to your life today.