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Remember

Remembering.

Some things are so easy to remember. 

I remember my first kiss.  Her name was Heather Bertrand.

I remember the first time I got punched in a fight.

I remember the day I got my driver’s license.

I remember my Grandpa’s funeral.

I remember the day that kid made fun of me.

I remember the words he said.

I remember my best friend from High School.

I remember my wedding.

I remember my children being born.

I remember the day I knew I was a sinner and needed a Savior.

Remembering.

Some things are so hard to remember.

How many times have I said, “I’ll pray for you” and I’ve forgotten?

How many people have I met, and now I couldn’t tell you their names?

How many lectures and teachings by parents, pastors, professors, and peers have gone past my ears but missed my brain?

How many things have I been asked to do that I have forgotten?

How many thoughts, experiences, beliefs, hopes, dreams, desires, words, sentences, and commitments have I lost completely?

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“Speak”

 God, there are things in my heart that I just do not know about.  I have doubts, uncertainty, questions.  There are things; some of them are kinda small, but some of them are really big that I just do not know what to do. Some are just things for today, but some are about my whole life.  I have responsibilities that I am overwhelmed by.  I have troubles that have no solutions.  I have sins that follow my steps seeking to master me. 

I struggle to do the good that I know I should.  I battle to be the person that pleases you.  More often than not I don’t understand your Bible or do not see how it fits into my life.  I struggle to know what to say to strangers, friends, and even myself.  How do I live for you?  Where are the answers?  What is wrong with me?

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