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Me of Little Faith

Who can list the glorious miracles of the Lord? Who can ever praise Him enough? . . . Our ancestors in Egypt were not impressed by the Lord’s miraculous deeds. They soon forgot His many acts of kindness to them. Psalm 106:2,7 NLT

Do you have a list of answered prayers you’ve received from the Lord? Or a written account of the miracles you’ve seen God work in your life?

My journals/spirals are written accounts of just that. However, a few years ago I had a panic attack that someone might read my journals with the wrong intent or mistake the heart I wrote certain things with and I threw 10 years worth of journals away.

I can’t tell you how sad I am today I did that. I’d give anything to have those written accounts of miracles, God’s sweet convictions, heavenly circumstances and my prayers back. As I read the above scripture I realized I need to remember all those precious miracles and answered prayers. I don’t want to forget!

I have decided to walk through my life year-by-year going WAY back in the recesses of my brain to recall and write down those answered prayers and miracles. I need to remember for me. I need to remember for others. I need to remember to praise and thank God.

Today, I’ve also recognized I need to recall those precious moments to help build my faith. Having listed answered prayers that I can reflect back on can strengthen my prayers when I struggle, but also encourage others when their faith waivers.

Mark 11:24 NIV Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.

Whatever we pray, we must pray as if we’ve already received it. No doubting! That’s just plain hard to do that sometimes. We look at the reality of our circumstances, what others say, and even what our own sinful mind tells us and we doubt.

I’m so much like Peter. I’ve witnessed Jesus do incredible things and yet I doubt. Jesus asked Peter in Matthew 14:31 NIV “You of little faith, why did you doubt?”

Oh me of little faith!

Lord, please forgive my doubt today. Help me with my unbelief. I’ve seen you work over and over in my short lifetime – can I not just claim and shout Your faithfulness and goodness? Thank you for always being there even when my eyes are clouded with unbelief. Amen!

Blogging Buddy Prayer Warriors – please lift up in prayer today my daughter who is taking tests for entrance into a specialized college program. Pray for calm, peace, and wisdom. Also please join me in praying for a dear Blogger and precious friend. Read her request here.

God is so amazing – recall with me all He has done!

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  1. Oh Alene, I know you wish you had your journals. I don’t really want anyone to read mine either. They might think I am crazy:) No need to confirm those things! About two weeks ago, I bought three new journals. I thought they were pretty and I loved the verses on them. I did not need them. I thought I might to a give away on my blog. After reading your story, I think you are supposed to have one. I would love to send you one. Let me know. I prayed for your daughter and Dee Dee.
    Have a great weekend.
    Barbara

  2. Alene,

    I have lost journals from years past, so I know that feeling! What a great idea to recount it all in order to build your faith and the faith of others. Your post blessed me. Thank you for sharing my request…I am so blessed to have your friendship.

  3. Alene,
    As I sit here at my desk, I have a huge plastic bin next to me with years worth of writings and journals inside. I know there was a time I too, threw some out, actually burned them. I think I will start a new one, recalling miracle and answered prayers from days gone by. Great idea.
    Oh, but don’t worry, I won’t get stuck in the yuck!
    Blessings to you my friend,
    Cindy

  4. I have been tempted to throw out some old journals but, thankfully I haven’t done so.

    Thank you for this message. It is just what I needed.

    Praying for your daughter and blogger friend. I’m on my way to read her request now.

  5. I agree with your prayer! It blessed my heart!

    Have a wonderful weekdend!

    Julie

  6. Alene,
    Keep your journals.

    My mom always kept a journal.They have been a blessing to me and continues to remind me what a wonderful woman she was.

    I’m not sure if I shared with you but my mom’s name was…Alene.

    Blessings,
    Tammy

  7. oh my gosh! I hopped on over here to say hi and you are like, professional! haha… your blog is fantastic! I’m so glad you said hi on mine!!

    my heart stopped when you said you threw them out, but I guarantee I would have done the same thing! But how sweet is God to answer so many prayers. I’m so glad you said hi. I will be back!

  8. I hope your daughter’s exams went well and yes I agree with keeping track of all answered prayers. For me it’s a sure fire way to cancel any doubts the enemy may try to instill in me that says God does not care about me.
    It was great visiting your blog!

  9. I am so sorry about your journals
    if it makes you feel better I might have done the same thing.

    thank you for sharing however you are right not to through them away even if they seem like so many too put away & keep good reminderd to keep them. love, marina

  10. I am so sorry about the loss of the journals. But your stories and your posts speak volumes as you share your life with us, and your walk with the Lord. I ralize that thru everything that he is there and that there is no room for doubt, even when you have 19 dollars in the bank and you don’t know when your next check is coming so that you can get what you need. HE PROVIDES and always will.

  11. God has been so good to me. I don’t have any organized way that I’ve documented them over the years. You’ve inspired me to be better at remembering and growing my faith accordingly.

    peace~elaine

  12. How did your daughter do on the exams?

    I understand about the journals. Some of them I start writing in “code” but anyone with the slightest bit of intelligence can figure them out as I didnt want to make it too complicated for me to remember. I pray HE will bring to your remembrance the things you want to remember. He is able.

    Engrafted by His Grace-
    Shonda

Me of Little Faith

Who can list the glorious miracles of the Lord? Who can ever praise Him enough? . . . Our ancestors in Egypt were not impressed by the Lord’s miraculous deeds. They soon forgot His many acts of kindness to them. Psalm 106:2,7 NLT

Do you have a list of answered prayers you’ve received from the Lord? Or a written account of the miracles you’ve seen God work in your life?

My journals/spirals are written accounts of just that. However, a few years ago I had a panic attack that someone might read my journals with the wrong intent or mistake the heart I wrote certain things with and I threw 10 years worth of journals away.

I can’t tell you how sad I am today I did that. I’d give anything to have those written accounts of miracles, God’s sweet convictions, heavenly circumstances and my prayers back. As I read the above scripture I realized I need to remember all those precious miracles and answered prayers. I don’t want to forget!

I have decided to walk through my life year-by-year going WAY back in the recesses of my brain to recall and write down those answered prayers and miracles. I need to remember for me. I need to remember for others. I need to remember to praise and thank God.

Today, I’ve also recognized I need to recall those precious moments to help build my faith. Having listed answered prayers that I can reflect back on can strengthen my prayers when I struggle, but also encourage others when their faith waivers.

Mark 11:24 NIV Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.

Whatever we pray, we must pray as if we’ve already received it. No doubting! That’s just plain hard to do that sometimes. We look at the reality of our circumstances, what others say, and even what our own sinful mind tells us and we doubt.

I’m so much like Peter. I’ve witnessed Jesus do incredible things and yet I doubt. Jesus asked Peter in Matthew 14:31 NIV “You of little faith, why did you doubt?”

Oh me of little faith!

Lord, please forgive my doubt today. Help me with my unbelief. I’ve seen you work over and over in my short lifetime – can I not just claim and shout Your faithfulness and goodness? Thank you for always being there even when my eyes are clouded with unbelief. Amen!

Blogging Buddy Prayer Warriors – please lift up in prayer today my daughter who is taking tests for entrance into a specialized college program. Pray for calm, peace, and wisdom. Also please join me in praying for a dear Blogger and precious friend. Read her request here.

God is so amazing – recall with me all He has done!

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  1. Oh Alene, I know you wish you had your journals. I don’t really want anyone to read mine either. They might think I am crazy:) No need to confirm those things! About two weeks ago, I bought three new journals. I thought they were pretty and I loved the verses on them. I did not need them. I thought I might to a give away on my blog. After reading your story, I think you are supposed to have one. I would love to send you one. Let me know. I prayed for your daughter and Dee Dee.
    Have a great weekend.
    Barbara

  2. Alene,

    I have lost journals from years past, so I know that feeling! What a great idea to recount it all in order to build your faith and the faith of others. Your post blessed me. Thank you for sharing my request…I am so blessed to have your friendship.

  3. Alene,
    As I sit here at my desk, I have a huge plastic bin next to me with years worth of writings and journals inside. I know there was a time I too, threw some out, actually burned them. I think I will start a new one, recalling miracle and answered prayers from days gone by. Great idea.
    Oh, but don’t worry, I won’t get stuck in the yuck!
    Blessings to you my friend,
    Cindy

  4. I have been tempted to throw out some old journals but, thankfully I haven’t done so.

    Thank you for this message. It is just what I needed.

    Praying for your daughter and blogger friend. I’m on my way to read her request now.

  5. I agree with your prayer! It blessed my heart!

    Have a wonderful weekdend!

    Julie

  6. Alene,
    Keep your journals.

    My mom always kept a journal.They have been a blessing to me and continues to remind me what a wonderful woman she was.

    I’m not sure if I shared with you but my mom’s name was…Alene.

    Blessings,
    Tammy

  7. oh my gosh! I hopped on over here to say hi and you are like, professional! haha… your blog is fantastic! I’m so glad you said hi on mine!!

    my heart stopped when you said you threw them out, but I guarantee I would have done the same thing! But how sweet is God to answer so many prayers. I’m so glad you said hi. I will be back!

  8. I hope your daughter’s exams went well and yes I agree with keeping track of all answered prayers. For me it’s a sure fire way to cancel any doubts the enemy may try to instill in me that says God does not care about me.
    It was great visiting your blog!

  9. I am so sorry about your journals
    if it makes you feel better I might have done the same thing.

    thank you for sharing however you are right not to through them away even if they seem like so many too put away & keep good reminderd to keep them. love, marina

  10. I am so sorry about the loss of the journals. But your stories and your posts speak volumes as you share your life with us, and your walk with the Lord. I ralize that thru everything that he is there and that there is no room for doubt, even when you have 19 dollars in the bank and you don’t know when your next check is coming so that you can get what you need. HE PROVIDES and always will.

  11. God has been so good to me. I don’t have any organized way that I’ve documented them over the years. You’ve inspired me to be better at remembering and growing my faith accordingly.

    peace~elaine

  12. How did your daughter do on the exams?

    I understand about the journals. Some of them I start writing in “code” but anyone with the slightest bit of intelligence can figure them out as I didnt want to make it too complicated for me to remember. I pray HE will bring to your remembrance the things you want to remember. He is able.

    Engrafted by His Grace-
    Shonda

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