Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us. - Romans 5

Sunday, March 16, 2014

Memoric Resonance

After re-reading my post on memories from 2011, I was amazed by how well I wrote back in the day. Now 3 years later, the post felt more relevant than ever, as people in the past are fading faster and faster away into the abyss.

There was one thing I noticed that I lacked back in the day, and that is the hope in God to sustain me and be enough for me. I am truly glad for the memories God has given me, and I have always wondered what would happen if tomorrow I lost all my memories of faith. Would God still invite me into Heaven to be in his presence? Are my memories really just a collection of LTPs or memorgy engrams produced by prion-like proteins in the frontal lobe? Will removing my hippocampus really eliminate my trust in God?

Yesterday I went to the Mattress Factory, and I saw an exhibit where the artist conveys how her memories (black yarn) entangle and connect all aspects of her life, as show below.



I wonder if my life will look like that? I haven't even gotten married yet. Will I use memories as justifications for actions in the future? Will my happiness be in part determined by the number of positive experiences I have with my family, my wife, my fellowship?

I really hope it doesn't.
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