Reorganize Memories

How often do you think about what events, circumstances, people in your life have brought you to today? Have you thought about what has formed you into who you are today? We are all on unique journeys. We all take different paths. They intersect, cross, go their own way. But we take people, we take memories, we take scars, we take joys. Do we take enough time to reflect on who we have become??

Think about your story. Jennie Allen uses a good exercise in her book “Restless” that walks you through thinking about your life, where you have been, where you are, and where you want to be. She suggests this exercise:

Journal through

• Identify a highlight from each life stage when you felt pleasure in what you were doing. When were moments you remember being proud and satisfied?
  • Ages 0-6
  • 7-12
  • 13-18
  • 19-24
  • 25+
• Identify a memory from each life stage when you remember suffering
  • 0-6
  • 7-12
  • 13-18
  • 19-24
  • 25+
• Now lay these moments out on an arrow of the timeline of your life.  Look to see God’s fingerprints. How he has been with you. How he has paved the way, opened doors, been with you through hard times? What has been a part of your journey? Reflect, be thankful, and be blessed right where you are.