Every year on our anniversary, David and I take time to remember the mercies of God.
1993
Jenn graduated
David got promoted
We began saving for a house
David draws a timeline, and then we draw little altars on the timeline and label their significance.
1994
We bought our first house
We were comforted after leaving a church
He got the idea from the Old Testament, where God commanded the Israelites to build altars of remembrance.
1995
Pregnant!- a month after the doctor told me that I was infertile
Birth of our first miracle child
Each year we marvel, because His mercies never cease.
1996
God provides for a new roof in a miraculous way
Surprise! A second miraculous pregnancy
Deliverance from a sin that had gripped David for years
It is easy to get lost in the trials of today and forget the eternal faithfulness of God.
1997
A grace filled conversation with my sister--our last one before she dies
Birth of our second miracle child
So we build our altars of remembrance to remind us of His goodness. And the list goes on and on....
Today, I am linking up with Lisa Jo Baker for Five Minute Friday, where writers are encouraged to just write for five minutes on a given prompt, without editing, over-thinking, or backtracking.
Ah yes... YES! His mercies NEVER cease and His goodness goes on and on. This. is. SO. beautiful, these altars of remembrance...beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love your writing! I am always so challenged and encouraged. I am in awe! And I am glad to call you friend.
ReplyDeleteReally like this post.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jaque, Debbie, and Denise!
ReplyDeleteThat is a lovely idea. Do you draw a new timeline each year, or just add on to the one you have? What wonderful remembrances!
ReplyDeleteSuch a wonderful idea!
ReplyDeleteYes, Ruth, it is a wonderful idea--my husband has a lot of those, and I benefit from them!
ReplyDeleteSarah, we used to use the same timeline year after year, but then we lost in (in the flood of 2006, I believe). Now we do a new one for each year.