READ Joshua 4
The Israelites choose 12 stones to erect as a memorial to God’s faithfulness.

INSIGHT
Memorials help us preserve important memories. God memorializes many important
things in the Old Testament, often through feasts and ceremonies. Now He uses a
monument built of stones so that in the future the Israelites can tell their children: “Here,
the God of miracles was faithful.” What things has God done in your life that you ought
not to forget? Think of ways to memorialize them. You might have ceremonies,
anniversaries of important events, or a physical memorial. Either way, foster the
memory of God’s work on your behalf.

PRAYER
Offer this psalm of praise to the Lord as you remember all He has done for you:
The Lord reigns! Let the earth rejoice;
Let the many coasts and islands be glad.  
Clouds and total darkness surround him;
Righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.
The mountains melt like wax
At the presence of the Lord  —
At the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.  
The heavens proclaim his righteousness;  
All the peoples see his glory (Psalm 97:1-2, 5-6).

Pray this confession to the Lord as you seek to keep your life free from sin:
For I am conscious of my rebellion,
And my sin is always before me.  
Against you — you alone — I have sinned
And done this evil in your sight.  
So you are right when you pass sentence;
You are blameless when you judge
(Psalm 51:3-4).

Pause to pray this affirmation to the Lord who has done great things for you:
While we wait for the blessed hope,  
The appearing of the glory  
Of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ.
He gave himself for us
To redeem us from all lawlessness
And to cleanse for himself a people
For his own possession,
Eager to do good works (Titus 2:13-14).

As you make your requests known to the Lord, pray for:

• Greater sensitivity to sin
• The ministry of your local church
• Whatever else is on your heart

Offer this closing prayer to the Lord:
Now may the God of peace,
Who brought up from the dead
Our Lord Jesus — the great Shepherd of the sheep —
Through the blood of the everlasting covenant,    
Equip you with everything good to do his will,
Working in us what is pleasing in his sight,
Through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory
Forever and ever. Amen.(Hebrews 13:20-21).