How can we avoid forgetting God's works like in Psalm 106:13? The Problem of Spiritual Amnesia “Yet they soon forgot His works; they did not wait for His counsel.” (Psalm 106:13) Israel’s quick lapse is a warning: the human heart drifts unless it is tethered to truth. Trace His Works Intentionally • Keep a written record—journal answered prayers, providence, and blessings (Deuteronomy 4:9). • Mark physical reminders—stones of remembrance like Joshua’s twelve stones (Joshua 4:6-7). • Rehearse timelines—review past deliverances on anniversaries or family gatherings. Speak of His Deeds Constantly • “Remember the wonders He has done” (1 Chronicles 16:12). Talk about them at meals, on walks, before bed (Deuteronomy 6:7). • Share testimonies in church and small groups; hearing others renews collective memory (Psalm 34:3). Anchor Memory in Worship • Sing truth-filled songs; melody cements doctrine (Colossians 3:16). • Celebrate the Lord’s Supper—“Do this in remembrance of Me” (Luke 22:19). • Observe biblical seasons of gratitude—thanksgiving services, harvest offerings (Psalm 92:1-2). Saturate Your Mind with Scripture • Daily reading plans keep God’s acts before the eyes (Psalm 119:11). • Memorize key passages of deliverance—Exodus 14, Psalm 103, Romans 8. • Meditate aloud; repetition lodges truth deeper than mere reading (Joshua 1:8). Wait for His Counsel • Slow down decisions; pray first (Psalm 27:14). • Compare options with clear commands—“Your word is a lamp to my feet” (Psalm 119:105). • Journal occasions when waiting resulted in unmistakable guidance; revisit those notes. Live in Gratitude • Begin and end each day listing specific mercies (Lamentations 3:21-23). • Thank God aloud; spoken gratitude reinforces memory (Psalm 103:2). • Give tangible thanks—generosity and service keep blessings from becoming self-focused (2 Corinthians 9:11). Guard Your Heart from Competing Voices • Limit inputs that dull spiritual sensitivity—media, conversations, pursuits (Proverbs 4:23). • Choose fellowship with those who stir remembrance rather than forgetfulness (Hebrews 10:24-25). Putting It All Together Remembering is an active, daily discipline. By recording, speaking, worshiping, meditating, waiting, thanking, and guarding, we refuse the forgetfulness of Psalm 106:13 and instead live in continual awe of the God whose works never cease. |
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