Remembering You

"I thank my God every time I remember you"- Philippians 1:3 (NIV).

We all set up memorials. I have memorials in my home. The main hallway has pictures of my ancestors, soon to include my great-great grandfather Jesse Pirtle, whom my mother, Jessie, was named after; yet another kind of memorial for him. My mother bore his name. My newlywed daughter and husband have a memorial of their wedding day, including their cake centerpiece and wedding photos, displayed on a piece of furniture in their living room. What memorials do you have in your life? To Paul, in today's Scripture, his converts were his memorial. Each time he thought of them, he thanked God. Their continued belief in God was a memorial to what God had done through Paul's obedience to share to Gospel of Christ Jesus. I'm sure the church in Philippi thanked God every time they remembered Paul, too. You may feel there are no memorials for you, but look around. Those people, young and old, who you've influenced in their Christian walk are a memorial to you; to what God has done through your obedience. That's the best kind of memorial; one where someone can say, "I thank my God every time I remember you."