In what ways can remembering God's benefits strengthen our faith and trust? The Call to Remember “Bless the LORD, O my soul, and do not forget all His kind deeds.” (Psalm 103:2) David urges his own soul—and ours—to deliberately call God’s “kind deeds” to mind. Forgetting erodes confidence; remembering fuels faith. How Remembering God’s Benefits Strengthens Faith • Rehearses God’s proven character – Goodness: “The LORD is good; His loving devotion endures forever.” (Psalm 100:5) – Faithfulness: “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” (Hebrews 13:8) • Replaces anxiety with assurance – Past provision (manna, water from the rock) proves He meets needs today (Matthew 6:31-33). • Rekindles gratitude, which crowds out doubt – “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you.” (1 Thessalonians 5:18) • Fuels endurance during trials – Jeremiah recalls God’s mercies and finds fresh hope (Lamentations 3:21-23). • Invites fresh obedience – Remembering the Red Sea led Israel to follow God through the wilderness (Exodus 15). Scriptural Snapshots of Strengthened Trust • Deuteronomy 8:2—Israel learns to rely on God by remembering wilderness lessons. • 1 Samuel 17:37—David recalls God’s rescue from lion and bear, trusting Him against Goliath. • Psalm 77:11-14—Asaph moves from despair to praise by pondering God’s mighty works. • 2 Corinthians 1:10—Paul cites past deliverances as the basis for future confidence. Practical Ways to Keep His Benefits in View • Gratitude journal—list daily evidences of His kindness. • Verbal testimony—share stories of God’s faithfulness with family and church. • Scripture memory—store key verses that highlight past acts of salvation. • Songs of remembrance—sing hymns like “Great Is Thy Faithfulness.” • Visible memorials—display a stone, photo, or note marking answered prayer (cf. Joshua 4). The Overflow of Remembering • Deeper worship—gratitude turns routine praise into heartfelt adoration. • Steadier trust—recalled mercies anchor the soul when new storms arise. • Joyful obedience—confidence in God’s track record frees us to follow His commands without fear. When the soul faithfully catalogs God’s benefits, faith is fortified, trust deepens, and a resilient, worship-filled life naturally follows. |
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