As a counselor who walks alongside Christians recovering from trauma, I am always on the lookout for quality resources that help sufferers connect their stories to Scripture. This is especially difficult for those aware of the spiritual elements in their trauma and struggle to hear comfort from God. If that describes you, if you bear the wounds of trauma in any form, be assured that this devotional will gently guide you to the remembering God who sees, hears and heals your laments.

As Christians, we celebrate Communion and remember Him to whom all previous festivals point. But the call to remember God’s covenants, promises, and mighty works persists. The Festivals of Remembrance journal series is a reminder to remember, the most oft commandment in Scripture. Similar to the Israelites of old, Christians do not yet possess the land of promise. It is ours by faith, and we see it from afar. For now, we remain in the wilderness, setting our hopes on the New Jerusalem. Occasionally, we find rest. But often we find ourselves in dangerous terrain, facing sin nature within and predators without. If this is where you find yourself, the Festivals of Remembrance journal series encourages a way to find the way back to rest.

This series is designed to lift our gaze to things above where Christ is (Col. 3:1). In doing so, we connect our real and present circumstances with the God who remembers. The goal is not to ignore suffering. Rather, the purpose of this series is to help us see how the eternal and living God meets us in those very circumstances. Come, let us remember together!