“Let all that I am praise the LORD; with my whole heart, I will praise his holy name. Let all that I am praise the LORD; may I never forget the good things he does for me” Psalm 103:1-2 (NLT)
And the people of Israel did what was evil in the sight of the Lord. They forgot the Lord their God and served the Baals and the Asheroth. Judges 3:7 (ESV)
I just read an interesting article in The Week. It speaks of a new generation that barely remembers 9/11. And even though each year we commemorate those who died that day, a good portion of our teens and young adults have no recollection of all that transpired that day. What they know of the events has been passed down through documentaries or by those who lived through that horrific day. The article wraps up with this beautiful phrase, “But with each year, it becomes more certain to me: Not remembering should never be confused with forgetting.” 1
Sadly, there is a propensity in all of us to forget God’s abundant mercies. Perhaps not to the degree that we turn our backs on Him, but to forget what He has done for us. David grasped the importance of not forgetting when he penned Psalm 103. “Let all that I am praise the LORD; with my whole heart, I will praise his holy name. Let all that I am praise the LORD; may I never forget the good things he does for me” (vs 1-2). David goes on to enumerate just a few out of an abundance of good things.
Today, I would urge you to start journaling if you don’t already do so. Scripture memorization is another wonderful way to recall God’s mercies (if your brain is as unreliable as mine, post Scripture verses around the house to serve as reminders – bathroom mirrors are my prime posting spot). Whatever method you opt for, make it a point to remember who He is and all the good things He does for us.
Prayer: Lord, may I never forget you. Not just for all the wonderful ways you’ve bless me, but for who you are. May your name ever be on my lips. Amen
Thought: “Remember Whose you are and Whom you serve. Provoke yourself by recollection, and your affection for God will increase tenfold; your imagination will not be starved any longer, but will be quick and enthusiastic, and your hope will be inexpressibly bright.” – Oswald Chambers
1 The generation that barely remembers 9/11, by Jeva Lange, https://theweek.com/articles/795070/generation-that-barely-remembers-911
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