As of late I have frequently pondered God's reasons for certain human attributes.
Why do we have emotional memories? Obviously remembering that fire burns or bleach is poisonous is important, but why do we have memories about people? Why do some memories haunt and others bring happiness?
Also, I have wondered why we fear consequences so much. Consequences are the logical end to an action; however, I think it is one of God's graces that we fear negative consequences so much. Often I am not motivated to do the right thing for his pleasure, but for the avoidance of my pain. It's as though he built in another level of protection even when we do not have a heart to serve him. Sometimes when the initial fear is not enough, remembering (yes this is how it ties in) the emotional trauma and consequences of a past decision will keep us from a repeat.
I am thankful that though sometimes memories just haunt me, my memories and fears often keep me from disaster. God's watching out for me, even when my heart is far from him
Why do we have emotional memories? Obviously remembering that fire burns or bleach is poisonous is important, but why do we have memories about people? Why do some memories haunt and others bring happiness?
Also, I have wondered why we fear consequences so much. Consequences are the logical end to an action; however, I think it is one of God's graces that we fear negative consequences so much. Often I am not motivated to do the right thing for his pleasure, but for the avoidance of my pain. It's as though he built in another level of protection even when we do not have a heart to serve him. Sometimes when the initial fear is not enough, remembering (yes this is how it ties in) the emotional trauma and consequences of a past decision will keep us from a repeat.
I am thankful that though sometimes memories just haunt me, my memories and fears often keep me from disaster. God's watching out for me, even when my heart is far from him
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