Joshua set up at Gilgal those twelve stones they had taken from the Jordan. He said to the Israelites, 

"In the future your children will ask their parents, 'What about these stones?'

Then you will let your children know: 'Israel crossed over the Jordan here on dry ground.'"

Joshua 4:20-22 CEB

Our God gave this instruction to set up reminders, so that people wouldn't forget. 

Today our reminders are all around with poppies and memorial services and early morning helicopters as reminders of those who gave their lives for our country. 

Reminders of injustice, of wanting to put things right, of the cost of doing that.

Reminders that peace is costly. 

Reminders that people everywhere matter, and that standing up for others, for what we believe is right, has a price. 

Reminders that this world in all its wonder and beauty and diversity and colour has a dark side too. 

Perhaps today there's some time to think about the reminders that are important for you. 

#whatsreallyimportant

#reminders

#anzac