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  A JOURNAL OF MERCIES
  by John Henry Jowett
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Summary: A journal of mercies can transform a complaining life into one
of hope and song by reminding us of God's goodness and blessings.

Topics: "Gratitude", "Spiritual Growth"
Scripture References: Psalm 77:11

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John Henry Jowett emphasizes the importance of keeping a journal of
mercies, inspired by Frances Ridley Havergal's practice of recording
God's goodness in her life. By actively seeking and acknowledging God's
grace and bounty in our lives, we can experience a deeper communion with
Him. Remembering past blessings can dispel fears and provide courage for
the present challenges we face, allowing us to march through
difficulties with songs of praise.

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NEHEMIAH ix. 6-11.

"Thou hast performed Thy words: for Thou art righteous." Frances Ridley

Havergal kept a journal of mercies. She had a record book, and she
crowded

it with her remembrances of God's goodness. She was always on the look-
out

for tokens of the Lord's grace and bounty, and she found them
everywhere.

Everywhere she had communion with a covenant-keeping God. The Bible
became

to her more and more the history of her own life and experience. Promise

after promise told the story of her own triumphs. She appropriated the

goodness of God, and she set her own seal to the testimony that God is

true.

Many a complaining life would be changed into music and song by a
journal

of mercies. Many a fear can be dispersed by a ready remembrance. Memory

can be made the handmaid of hope. Yesterday's blessing can kindle the

courage of to-day. That is the purposed ministry of "the days that have

been." We are to harness the strength of their experiences to the tasks

and burdens of to-day; and in the remembrance of God's providences we

shall march through our difficulties with singing.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/john-henry-jowett/a-journal-of-mercies/
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