How can we avoid forgetting God like in Psalm 106:21? A Sobering Snapshot from Psalm 106 “ They forgot God their Savior, who had done great things in Egypt.” (Psalm 106:21) Israel’s slide into forgetfulness came after unmistakable miracles—the plagues, the Red Sea, manna in the wilderness. The record is a warning light on our dashboard: miracles alone don’t insulate the heart from drifting. Why We Too Are Prone to Forget • Daily routines dull our sense of wonder. • Prosperity breeds self-sufficiency (Deuteronomy 8:11-14). • Trials shift our eyes to the problem instead of the Provider (Exodus 17:3). • Culture constantly calls us to “new” saviors—status, technology, entertainment (Jeremiah 2:13). Remembering God’s Mighty Acts • Rehearse His works out loud: “Remember the wonders He has done, His marvels, and the judgments He has pronounced.” (1 Chronicles 16:12) • Keep a written record of answered prayer and providence (Psalm 77:11-12). • Celebrate the Lord’s Supper regularly—“Do this in remembrance of Me.” (Luke 22:19) Building Daily Habits of Remembrance • Scripture intake: read, meditate, and memorize (Psalm 119:11). • Morning gratitude: list three specific blessings from the previous day (Psalm 103:2). • Evening examen: trace where God’s hand was evident, confess where you ignored Him (Lamentations 3:40). • Sing truth: hymns and worship songs etch doctrine into the heart (Colossians 3:16). Community and Corporate Memory • Gather faithfully with believers; testimony renews collective memory (Hebrews 10:24-25). • Tell the next generation: “We will recount to the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the LORD.” (Psalm 78:4) • Mark milestones—baptisms, anniversaries, mission stories—so God’s faithfulness becomes family lore (Joshua 4:6-7). Guardrails for Everyday Decisions • Ask, “Will this choice help me remember or cause me to forget?” (James 1:22-25). • Replace hurry with margin; space invites reflection (Mark 6:31). • Fast occasionally; physical hunger can awaken spiritual hunger (Matthew 6:16-18). • Limit media intake that distracts from eternal realities (Philippians 4:8). Living in Grateful Memory “Therefore I will always remind you of these things, even though you know them.” (2 Peter 1:12) Continual, intentional remembrance anchors the soul to the Savior. Forgetting fades when gratitude, Scripture, and community weave God’s deeds into every hour. |
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