What practical steps help us remember God's works, as advised in Psalm 78:7? Setting the Scene Psalm 78:7 calls us “not [to] forget His works” but to keep His commands. Forgetfulness is a heart issue, not just a memory lapse. Scripture consistently pairs remembering God’s mighty acts with renewed trust and obedience (Deuteronomy 8:2; 1 Samuel 12:24). Why Remembering Matters • It fuels faith: “I remember the days of old; I meditate on all Your works” (Psalm 143:5). • It guards against sin: “They soon forgot His works and did not wait for His counsel” (Psalm 106:13). • It shapes the next generation: “Tell your children… so that they should put their confidence in God” (Psalm 78:6-7). Practical Steps to Keep His Works in View • Daily Scripture rehearsal – Read or listen aloud to passages recounting God’s deeds (e.g., Exodus 14; Luke 24). – Memorize short verses of deliverance and provision (Psalm 103:2; Isaiah 46:9). • Personal testimony journal – Record answered prayers and providences with dates. – Re-read entries during discouraging seasons (Psalm 77:11-12). • Visible reminders at home – Place a verse card on the fridge or phone lock screen. – Create “memory stones” like Israel’s twelve stones from the Jordan (Joshua 4:6-7). • Conversational storytelling – Share fresh testimonies at mealtimes (Deuteronomy 6:7). – Celebrate annual “spiritual birthdays” or key deliverance anniversaries. • Corporate worship participation – Sing hymns and songs saturated with biblical history (Psalm 105:2). – Listen actively for God-exalting testimonies in the gathering (Hebrews 10:24-25). • Obedience-based reminders – Act promptly on each biblical command; obedient habits etch His works into conscience (John 14:21). – Serve others in ways that mirror His past mercies to you (2 Corinthians 1:3-4). Living It Out Together When these practices weave into daily life, remembering becomes a reflex. Psalm 78:7 then takes shape: “that they should put their confidence in God, not forgetting His works, but keeping His commandments.” |
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