REMEMBER FORMER DAYS!

Ecclesiastes 12:1 – Devotional

Ecclesiastes 12:1

“Remember now your Creator in the days of your youth, before the difficult days come, and the years draw near when you say, ‘I have no pleasure in them.“

Yesterday I enjoyed lunch with a couple I have known for many years. It was a joy to recall days gone by. The older we get the more we have to remember. Some memories are sweet and precious, but others bring a pang to the heart.

We reflected on days gone by and soon began to reflect on the brevity of life and how we need to take advantage of every day the Lord has given us.

My wife, Joyce and I celebrated 62 years of marriage and many other precious times. Most of those memories are filled with joy, but there were other anniversaries that brought tears to our eyes. The anniversary of the passing of our daughter Brenda was one of these. Joyce would always light a candle on the anniversary of Brenda’s passing.

The hardest part in reflecting on former days is that we have a difficult time viewing life with eternity in view. Where there is now an emptiness we need to look forward to being with our loved ones again! Until then let us increase our efforts to serve Jesus with whole hearted enthusiasm!

May God richly bless you as you bless others by your words and actions!

– – – Pastor Cecil

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