How can we recount God's "wonders" and "thoughts" in our daily lives? Treasuring the Key Verse “Many, O LORD my God, are the wonders You have done, and the plans You have for us—none can compare to You—if I would proclaim and declare them, they are more than could be numbered.” (Psalm 40:5) What Scripture Shows About Recounting God’s Works • Psalm 9:1 — “I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart; I will recount all Your wonders.” • Psalm 105:5 — “Remember His wonders He has done, His marvels, and the judgments He has pronounced.” • Deuteronomy 6:20-24 — God commands parents to retell His mighty acts to the next generation. • Luke 8:39 — Jesus tells the delivered man, “Return home and describe what great things God has done for you.” Throughout the Bible, God’s people keep speaking His deeds so faith remains fresh and living. Why It Matters Today • Recounting keeps our focus on God’s power, not our problems. • It stirs faith in others (Romans 10:17). • It honors God by giving Him the credit He deserves (Psalm 50:23). Practical Ways to Recount His Wonders 1. Daily Journal – Note answered prayers, surprising provisions, timely Scriptures. – Date each entry; patterns of God’s faithfulness emerge over time. 2. Spoken Testimony – In casual conversation, replace “I was lucky” with “God provided.” – Share recent deliverances, not only old stories, so people see God active now. 3. Family Table Talk – During meals, each person names one “God-story” from the day or week. – Tie the story to a verse so children link experience with Scripture (Psalm 78:4-7). 4. Memorial Objects – Photographs, stones from a retreat, a hospital bracelet: tangible reminders that trigger praise (Joshua 4:1-7). – Keep them visible to prompt spontaneous storytelling. 5. Digital Witness – Post short, God-honoring accounts on social media. – Keep Him at center: emphasize what He did, not how clever we were. 6. Songs and Scripture Memory – Sing about His deeds (Psalm 96:2-3). – Memorize verses that recount His acts; recite them aloud while driving or walking. Speaking of His “Thoughts” Toward Us • Psalm 139:17-18 — “How precious to me are Your thoughts, O God! … when I awake, I am still with You.” • Jeremiah 29:11 — His plans are “plans for peace and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” How to rehearse these thoughts: – Personalize the promises by inserting your name when reading them. – When planning your day, acknowledge His sovereignty: “Lord, Your plan overrides mine.” – Celebrate course corrections as evidence of His loving foresight. Cultivating a Lifestyle of Remembrance • Schedule short “praise breaks” during the day; pause, recall one wonder, thank Him out loud. • Pair routine tasks with remembrance: folding laundry → thank Him for clothing; commuting → thank Him for protection. • End each day by recounting at least three mercies. Sleep with worship on your lips (Psalm 63:6). Living the Overflow Psalm 40:5 says God’s wonders are “more than could be numbered,” yet He invites us to start counting anyway. The more we recount, the more we notice; the more we notice, the more His greatness fills our ordinary moments, turning daily life into continual worship. |
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