The Lord knew that we would struggle with condemnation. He knew our biggest fear was failing Him. How do I know?
Because…
One night long ago…
23 …the Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, 24 and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, “This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me.” 25 In the same way, after supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me.”26 For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.
1 Corinthians 11:23-26 NIV
The Living Last Supper courtesy of Scott Schram
Communion is an invitation. Christ saying come into unity with me. Be one with me. An invitation to grace, love, and mercy. Every day. A call to remember He paid it all.
What do you remember?
The Lord knows this is a daily struggle for me. My worst enemies are guilt and shame. Childhood sexual abuse will do that to you. It will fuel the fire of self loathing. I will spray gasoline on the fire of fear. But in reality it is just sin. Self hatred, fear, and unbelief.
But He knew. He knew we would struggle. I would struggle. To believe. To receive. So He said, “Remember me.”
Are you caught up in a cycle of guilt and shame. Is your remembrance of your sin. Lay it down. Raise your face to the heavens and remember Jesus.
The one who came for us. Not for any other reason but to save, but to lavish love and abundant life on the undeserving. Join Him in communion.
2000 years before you ever sinnedonce He came to give us grace.
Shout the Hiss Down
When the hiss of self loathing and weight of guilt and shame hit. Tell the enemy this. “I know I’m not qualified, but the one who is judge and jury of the universe knew I never would, and He calls me by a new name. Righteous. Remember?”
When you fear, “Righteous, remember?”
When you fail, “Righteous, remember?”
Sooner or later remembering righteousness will be on autopilot.
Go on. Shout it from the mountains, and in the valley too. Remember.
I know it is Friday, but
go on over to the Faith Jam community where I linked up with those who have been talking about remembrance. Fill your cup with fresh faith.
Really y’all I’m just another Samaritan woman seeking living water and pouring out where I see need for encouragement. I am 48, mother to four girls ages 16-26, Gigi to the most handsome 2-year-old little boy, Fibromyalgia warrior, minister, writer, and a lifetime learner.
I am writing my first book, slowly but surely, six chapters in, as our blessed first love has called me to share His glory in my story. I feel lost in that familiar desert place, and thankful for the manna that is there miraculously every day. I am overcoming hour by hour the condemning voices of the enemy and learning to love myself. It has been an arduous journey. This wordsmith journey, but so worth it.
I became a licensed minister in 2010. However, I do not currently work in the ministry. I share Christ's love through devotional blogging. I have a degree in Church Ministry, was pursuing my degree in Christian Care and Counseling at Oral Roberts University, but now am pursuing Life Coaching, and Neurolinguistic Programming Master Practioner Certifications and a business license.
I am a certified women’s biblical counselor through the Extraordinary Women's program at Light University. I am working on their Addiction and Recovery program now too. Yes, I am a glutton for punishment with a wealth of life experiences with which I can minister comfort to others. I'm a lover of a good book, writing, singing, and music, and my nemesis is the perpetual laundry pile. Blessings to you and yours, <3Melinda
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2 thoughts on “Journey: Do You Remember?”
“Righteous, remember?” YES, YES, YES!!! Well said. Thank you for sharing. Grace upon grace to you, sis!
I empathize with you, Melinda. That self-loathing can be so strong. Satan’s lies. I like how you tell the enemy off – shouting from the mountain tops and the valleys. 🙂 What helps me is when I can focus on my identity in Christ. In Him we are pure and precious jewels, loved and cherished.
I know it is Friday, but
Another Samaritan Woman 
“Righteous, remember?” YES, YES, YES!!! Well said. Thank you for sharing. Grace upon grace to you, sis!
I empathize with you, Melinda. That self-loathing can be so strong. Satan’s lies. I like how you tell the enemy off – shouting from the mountain tops and the valleys. 🙂 What helps me is when I can focus on my identity in Christ. In Him we are pure and precious jewels, loved and cherished.