Is It Fuzzy?

Since the school year has started a lot of the household is deep into recalling what they have learned.  The question is: Why do we forget? No, really, why?  Numerous studies over the past few years have shown that our brains have the ability to store massive amounts of information, including precise details and information. So, why do we not remember what we have learned?  We are not scientists--by no stretch of the imagination--so answering this is not in our area of expertise.  BUT we do have theories.... 

If our brains can hold lots of information, what is the problem?  Is it recall problems?  Okay, yes, this is what we think it is...RECALL!!!  How do we get the information to be recalled when we need it? 

Seeing as we talk about marriage so often around here we were thinking maybe one of the best ways for you to recall what you have been taught is to ask God for a reminder to help you recall the information that you know is right.  I (Serena) had those days where I was so tired, but I needed a reminder that what I was doing was right.  Pulling out the index cards of Scriptures I had filed about marriage and divorce were always extremely encouraging, but sometimes I just wanted more!   I would find myself praying and asking God for that little bit of encouragement, and He always provided. 

Because of blogs and things I read during Josh's absence I found that the word covenant always gave me a visual reminder of what God was doing.  OR when someone would say the word prodigal...oh, man, that was always the most encouraging thing when a pastor would start praying for prodigals to come home!!  I knew it was for me!!  Ask God for a visual reminder--a recall--of what He has promised.  He will do it.  Open your Bible and just start reading God will reveal to you a rhema word in regards to your marriage if you are asking Him.  A friend might call and encourage you--these can all be helpful things for recall.

Let's not forget what we have learned.....

The Bible makes it clear that God hates divorce (Malachi 2:16) and that reconciliation and forgiveness should be the marks of a believer's life (Luke 11:4; Ephesians 4:32).

Josh and Serena

These trucks STILL make me think of standing for marriage.