It’s true, I forget things. I’m certain we all do. I have an excuse. I’m getting old. Yes, most males have selective memory loss. We can tell you the stats of our favorite ball player from elementary school on up but can’t remember that anniversary date.
Sometime memory loss is a good thing. There are things which happen (including things we do) which are best forgotten.
The Apostle Peter reminds us of one thing we should remember. One thing we should not forget.
But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: To the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years is as one day. The Lord is not slow in doing what he promised–the way some people understand slowness. But God is being patient with you. He does not want anyone to be lost, but he wants all people to change their hearts and lives. (2 Peter 3:8-9 NCV)
Keeping this fact in the front of our mind might help us along the way with our decisions. It may help shape our attitudes and actions. Far better to be shaped with this thought in the front of our mind than to forget.
Randy Wray
November 21st, 2005 at 9:57 am
I’m going to forget the fact that you just admitted on the internet where all can see that “most males have selective memory loss.” And to bring sports into the conversation–well I never. I just hope my wife doesn’t read this:).
November 21st, 2005 at 10:17 am
First, from your “late” Friday post, Greg is wrong. You have more friends than just Greg. I can’t remember their names but I know its more than one.
And yes, Basketball Hell for Officials is calling a middle school girls basketball game.
Good thought today. That long range focus you mentioned could prevent many sins that our people end up engaging in due to a short time attitude when it comes to their spiritual walk.
I was going to say something about sports but I can’t remember my point now.
Oh, if you’re a Georgia Tech fan, God bless you. You provided the chance to talk some “smack” with my Hurricane neighbors at school. Go Noles!
smtocjeh (outlook of U of M fans who are now realizing that Miami didn’t make the ACC Championship game while FSU did!)
November 21st, 2005 at 10:40 am
Nolan Ryan went 324-292 in his career with an overall ERA of 3.19. He threw 7 no-hitters and struck out over 300 batters in a single season 6 times.
Oh, and my anniversary is on October 10. Of course, I only picked 10/10 so I WOULD remember it.
So stick that in your tetpkgr and smoke it!
November 21st, 2005 at 10:44 am
Sometimes, I find that my mind accepts what Peter says: God reckons time differently than we do.
At other times, I wonder why I’ve been wired such that I have a comprehension of time so different from God’s. Why does the flesh make desire/ganas/interest in serving God to wane? Alas, will the clay(ton) say to the potter: why have you made me this way?