"Just as Jesus had a plan for the springtime of your life, He has a plan for the autumn season. Live it to the fullest."
“It's Been A Good Ride”
(L. C. Coon)
The words are on my Dad’s tombstone.
Blog written by Carlton L. Coon, Sr., Author/Co-Pastor
Jesus is big on remembering. The Bible tells us so.
Deuteronomy primarily reviews Israel’s experiences after leaving Egypt. The events had been discussed in Exodus, Leviticus, and Numbers, but a time of reflection was needed before Israel entered the Promised Land.
Deuteronomy is second only to the Psalms in using the word remember.
Remember that thou wast a servant . . . (Deuteronomy 5:15).
Remember all the way in which the Lord led you . . . (Deuteronomy 8:2).
Remember . . . how thou provokedst the Lord thy God to wrath . . . (Deuteronomy 9:7).
Remember the days of old, consider the years . . . (Deuteronomy 32:7)
Remember, remember, remember.
Remember bondage, deliverance, and your failures. Don’t gloss over the ugly. Deuteronomy excluded nothing from its reflection on Israel’s past.
The Bible contains more evidence of the value of remembering. 1 Chronicles opens with nine chapters of genealogy providing institutional memory about people of the past. The Chronicles were written after Judah and Israel had been exiled to foreign lands.
Carlton L. Coon, Sr., Blog Author
The two Chronicles, more recently written than Samuel or Kings, contain little information not found in the four earlier books. 1 and 2 Chronicles are books of remembrance.
Remember his marvellous works that he hath done, his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth; 1 Chronicles 16:12
The word “remember” appears 144 times in the King James Version (KJV). Remembering is essential. Remembering causes us to celebrate and consider what we would have done differently.
I will remember the works of the LORD: surely I will remember thy wonders of old. I will meditate also of all thy work, and talk of thy doings. Psalms 77:11-12
Sage agers have a lifetime of memories to reflect on and eventually share with.........
Create a list of “God’s marvelous works” in your life, following the pattern of Psalms 77:11-12.
Collect and organize family photos, documents, and memorabilia, adding written context about the people and events described. It will preserve your family’s institutional memory.
If you have an entrepreneurial bent, do as my parents and start a small business. If not, volunteer to do something that allows you to stay mentally and physically engaged, following the example of productive aging mentioned in the chapter.
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www.upcisages.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - sagepageupci@gmail.com Carlton L Coon, Sr UPCI Sages Director "Just as Jesus had a plan for the springtime of your life, He has a plan for the autumn season. Live it to the fullest." “The Shortest Email Ever” Introducing the monthly Sage Page Option Are you feeling overwhelmed by too many emails or struggling to keep up? We’d like to offer a monthly option for receiving the Sage Page. Instead of getting it weekly, you can choose to receive a monthly...
