Cultivate gratitude for God's love?
How can we cultivate gratitude for God's enduring love in our lives?

The Heart of Psalm 136:23

“He remembered us in our low estate—His loving devotion endures forever.”

The psalmist looks back on Israel’s history and sees a God who keeps noticing, rescuing, and cherishing His people, no matter how small or helpless they feel. That same enduring love reaches us today.


Why “He remembered” Sparks Gratitude

• God’s memory is active care, not mere recollection—He moves toward us (Isaiah 49:15).

• “Low estate” covers every valley—sin, sorrow, weakness, obscurity—yet His devotion stands.

• Love that “endures forever” means no expiration date; it outlasts moods, mistakes, and seasons (Lamentations 3:22-23).


Recognizing Daily Evidences of His Enduring Love

• Salvation: “But God proves His love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:8)

• Ongoing mercy: Fresh, not recycled, each morning (Lamentations 3:22-23).

• Provision: Every good and perfect gift is from the Father (James 1:17).

• Word and Spirit: Guidance and comfort that never leave (John 14:26).

• Fellowship: Brothers and sisters who reflect His care (Hebrews 10:24-25).

• Discipline: Loving correction that shapes holiness (Hebrews 12:6).


Practices That Nurture a Thankful Heart

1. Rehearse your rescue story. Regularly retell how He found you in your “low estate.”

2. Keep a gratitude journal. List three fresh mercies each day.

3. Sing Psalm 136 aloud. Respond to each verse with “His loving devotion endures forever.”

4. Memorize companion verses (e.g., Psalm 103:2, Ephesians 2:4-5) and recite them when worry strikes.

5. Speak thanks out loud—during drives, chores, or walks—to shift focus from lack to love.

6. Serve someone in need; gratitude grows when love flows outward (1 John 3:18).


Scripture Echoes That Reinforce Gratitude

Psalm 103:2: “Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits.”

Deuteronomy 7:9: “He is the faithful God, keeping His covenant of loving devotion to a thousand generations.”

1 Chronicles 16:34: “Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.”


Memorize and Meditate

• Write Psalm 136:23 on a card.

• Read it morning, noon, and night for a week.

• Emphasize a different phrase each time: “He remembered… in our low estate… His loving devotion… endures forever.”


Sharing Gratitude, Spreading Joy

• Tell a friend how God “remembered” you this week.

• Post a verse and a short testimony online.

• Gift a journal or Bible to someone and explain why gratitude matters.

• Join corporate worship early and greet others with a thankful word.

Gratitude flourishes when we keep rehearsing the truth: the God who once remembered Israel in bondage now remembers us in Christ—always, actively, lovingly, forever.

Which other scriptures highlight God's remembrance and mercy towards His people?
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