“They quickly forgot His works; they did not wait for His plan.” (Psalm 106:13 NASB)
Before everything went digital, I kept a file folder in my desk drawer labeled, “Before You Quit.” Inside was every note of thanks, every card of blessing, every letter of encouragement I’d ever received in ministry. And tucked in the very back was my resume.
Whenever life felt like it was unraveling and nothing seemed to go the way I thought it should, I’d pull out that folder. I’d read through every single note, every reminder of God’s faithfulness. And if, after reading, I still couldn’t see His hand at work, that was my cue—I’d start sending out resumes.
But here’s the thing: I never did. I never made it to that point. Every time I read through that folder, discouragement would lift. I might not have liked my situation, but I could see God working. I knew He had a plan, and I just needed to wait.
Patience may be called a virtue, but let’s be honest—it often feels like a test by fire. Waiting on God’s plan can be hard. That’s why having a “Book of Remembrance,” some tangible way to record how God has moved in your life, is so valuable. Because in those silent seasons when His plan feels hidden, when nothing seems to be happening, those reminders whisper, “He’s still working.”
So here’s an invitation: find your own way to remember. Write it down. Keep the notes. Create a folder. And when life feels stuck, open it up. See how faithful God has been—and trust that He’s still writing your story.
