God's Word Is Written For Our Learning

 As we look back on our lives, we hope that others will remember the good things about us, and not bring up those times we would prefer to remain buried in the sea of forgetfulness. We would prefer that those little indiscretions were relegated to a closed archive - never again to see the light of day! And we genuinely thank God that our sins are forgiven, and praise Him, that in His goodness and grace He has clothed us in Christ's righteousness and remembers our sins no more. 
 The Bible, however, does not sweep sin under the carpet, and there are many indiscretions and much carelessness, foolishness, ungodliness, and rebellious actions that are given center stage, as we read through the pages of Scripture. God's Word Is Written For Our Learning - to teach the godly way to live and warn us of pitfalls to avoid. 
The LORD alone led him; no foreign god was with him.

Our United Prayer:
Heavenly Father, thank You for the way You are leading and guiding us, in the difficult days we face, just as you protected and cared for Your people Israel throughout their history. Thank You that when we lose heart, You remain faithful. Thank You that when we wander from Your perfect path of righteousness, You are there to lead, and to guide us into the way of truth. Keep us looking to Jesus and trusting in You in all things, Whom to know is life eternal - this we pray in Jesus' name, AMEN.