Christ Redeems Our Painful Memories
Christ Redeems Our Painful Memories
Many of us carry memories that bring pain, regret, or shame. Yet, when Jesus is at the center, He can redeem even our most broken stories. Paul’s memories of Philippi included suffering and injustice, but because of Christ, he could look back with gratitude and joy. God does not erase our past, but He transforms it, using even our wounds as places where His grace shines brightest.
It is never too late to invite God into your memories. He can heal what hurts, bring meaning to what seemed wasted, and create new, joyful memories in place of sorrow. When we surrender our past to Him, our stories become testimonies of His redeeming love.
Psalm 56:8-9 (KJV): “Thou tellest my wanderings: put thou my tears into thy bottle: are they not in thy book? When I cry unto thee, then shall mine enemies turn back: this I know; for God is for me.”
Reflection: Is there a painful memory you have been avoiding? Invite Jesus into that memory today, asking Him to redeem it and show you how He is at work even there.
To listen to the sermon that corresponds with this devotion, click one of the links below:
Our Website: https://www.mbcpb.org/media
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2OZQejO1S7Qh8he1NFvT0W?si=bb0b3590820c44e0
Many of us carry memories that bring pain, regret, or shame. Yet, when Jesus is at the center, He can redeem even our most broken stories. Paul’s memories of Philippi included suffering and injustice, but because of Christ, he could look back with gratitude and joy. God does not erase our past, but He transforms it, using even our wounds as places where His grace shines brightest.
It is never too late to invite God into your memories. He can heal what hurts, bring meaning to what seemed wasted, and create new, joyful memories in place of sorrow. When we surrender our past to Him, our stories become testimonies of His redeeming love.
Psalm 56:8-9 (KJV): “Thou tellest my wanderings: put thou my tears into thy bottle: are they not in thy book? When I cry unto thee, then shall mine enemies turn back: this I know; for God is for me.”
Reflection: Is there a painful memory you have been avoiding? Invite Jesus into that memory today, asking Him to redeem it and show you how He is at work even there.
To listen to the sermon that corresponds with this devotion, click one of the links below:
Our Website: https://www.mbcpb.org/media
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2OZQejO1S7Qh8he1NFvT0W?si=bb0b3590820c44e0
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This is a Great Devotional for Everyone.