Proof of His Presence: The Power of Remembering

Bible Verse:

“Let all that I am praise the Lord; may I never forget the good things He does for me.”

— Psalm 103:2 (NLT)

The other day, I got the best advice from a pastor, and honestly… it stuck with me in the best way.

He said, “Sit down and make a list. Write out every way God has come through for you. The times He’s protected you, blessed you, provided for you, even when you didn’t see it right away.”

And I thought, Wow, why don’t we do this more often?

Because let’s be real, life can feel overwhelming sometimes. It’s easy to focus on what’s not going right or all the unknowns ahead. But when we stop and remember how far God has brought us… something shifts.

It’s like our soul exhales.

Our faith lifts.

And we realize—we’re not walking alone.

Think about it:

• That one time you were at the end of your rope, and somehow, peace found you.

• That unexpected check, job opportunity, or open door you didn’t see coming.

• The conversation that healed something inside you.

• The car accident you almost had but didn’t.

• That season you didn’t think you’d survive, and now it’s behind you.

These aren’t random moments. That’s God’s hand, steady and faithful.

When we make space to remember, it’s like building an altar with our words. It tells our future selves, “Look! He did it then. He’ll do it again.”

So I’ve started keeping a little “God came through” list in my journal. Sometimes it’s just bullet points. Sometimes it’s a few lines with tears in my eyes. But every time I do it, I feel grounded. Held. Hopeful.

If you’re going through something right now, or even if you’re just feeling a little distant, this is your gentle nudge to pause and remember. He’s been with you every step. And He’s not about to stop now.

Journal Prompt (or phone notes prompt, no pressure 😉):

Make a list of 100 ways God has come through for you. Big or small. What moments can you look back on and say, “That was God”? Then take a deep breath and remind your heart: He’s still writing your story.

photo credit: Azman Jaka