How can we actively "forget not all His benefits" in daily life? The Anchor Verse “Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits.” (Psalm 103:2) Tracing the Benefits • Forgiveness of every sin (Psalm 103:3) • Healing of diseases (Psalm 103:3) • Redemption from the pit (Psalm 103:4) • Crowning with love and compassion (Psalm 103:4) • Satisfaction with good things that renew our youth (Psalm 103:5) Why Forgetfulness Creeps In • A hurried, overloaded schedule (Mark 4:19) • Fixation on present troubles rather than past faithfulness (Psalm 42:5) • Cultural pull toward entitlement and complaint (Philippians 2:14) • Spiritual opposition that blinds minds (2 Corinthians 4:4) Cultivating a Memory of Mercy • Daily thanksgiving aloud – Begin and end each day naming three benefits received (1 Thessalonians 5:18). • Scripture saturation – Read or recite Psalm 103 each morning for a week; then move to other “memory psalms” such as Psalm 34 and 136. • Journaling God’s works – Keep a simple “benefit log,” recording answered prayers, unexpected provisions, moments of peace (Deuteronomy 6:12). • Visible reminders – Place verses or brief notes on refrigerator doors, dashboards, phone lock screens (Deuteronomy 11:18-20). • Testimony in conversation – Tell at least one person each week something specific God has done (Malachi 3:16). Guardrails Against Spiritual Amnesia • Sabbath rhythms of rest and worship recalibrate the heart (Exodus 20:8-11). • Generous giving breaks the grip of self-reliance and keeps God’s generosity in view (2 Corinthians 9:11). • Communion and baptism embody the gospel’s benefits, making memory tangible (1 Corinthians 11:24-26). Living the Benefits Forward • Forgiven? Extend forgiveness quickly (Ephesians 4:32). • Healed? Offer comfort to the sick (2 Corinthians 1:4). • Redeemed? Walk in newness of life, refusing old chains (Romans 6:4). • Crowned with love? Treat others with the dignity you wear (1 John 4:19). • Satisfied? Model contentment in a restless world (Philippians 4:11-13). A Habit of Heartfelt Blessing • Set digital alerts titled “Bless the Lord” at midday. • Sing a doxology when blessings arrive—a parking space, a clear scan, a child’s laughter. • End weekly family meals by recounting one highlight of God’s kindness. Final Encouragement “The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning.” (Lamentations 3:22-23) Fresh mercies greet each sunrise; intentional remembrance keeps them from slipping through our fingers. Choose today to bless the Lord and forget not all His benefits. |
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