When We Forget to Remember...

Blessed are those who give without remembering. And blessed are those who take without forgetting. -The Rest of the Story  p.141.

Who doesn't forget something every now and then? We might forget to make that birthday call to a family member, or a friend. Maybe you forgot to pay a bill, or pick up your husband's suit from the dry cleaners. And, oh my gosh! You forgot that the kids had early dismissal from school! We've all had similar experiences, right?

A little forgetfulness here and there is normal. We get busy or distracted, and then it just happens. Okay, we can deal with that. But, how about when we forget about God? Did you forget to pray today? How about reading your Bible? When was the last time you went to church? When was the last time you had a heart to heart talk with Him? See how easy it can be to forget about God?

Forgetting about God can easily occur when things are going great in our lives. You know what I mean. You got that big promotion at work; everyone is healthy; you've just moved into a new house; the marriage is stronger than ever; etc. In other words, you've got the world at your feet. This is commonly the time when thoughts of God are pushed aside and/or forgotten. After all, everything's great, isn't it?

Believe it or not, "forgetters of God" take on a big risk (Psalm 9:17; Psalm 50:22). The danger of living without God is the danger of dying without God; and the man that dies without God dies without hope. If you recall, in the first chapter of Isaiah, God complains that the Israelites have forgotten about Him. He had raised His children in His ways, yet they rebelled against Him (Isaiah 1:2-3).

Fortunately for us, God has seen fit to help us out. As just one example, I point to Deuteronomy 6:10-12. The all-knowing God, Our Father, knows that our memories are short. As mentioned earlier, when things are great, so is the danger of forgetting Him (Deuteronomy 8:11-18).

If you haven't already, take a moment to thank God for your blessings. If you're having a season of plenty, thank Him. If you happen to be struggling in a deep valley, this is an excellent opportunity to reaffirm your faith and allow Him to bring you out of it. No matter where you are in life, there's no reason not to remember Our Father. You can rest assured that He hasn't forgotten about you!

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:16; Isaiah 65:11-12; Psalms 78:40-43; 2 Kings 17:14-17; Isaiah 51:12-13

Prayer: Holy Father, please forgive my arrogance and self-centeredness. I know that I have taken you for granted from time to time, and have not always been thankful for all that you do for me. This moment, as I stand before you, I praise you and thank you for your presence in my life. Amen

God loves you!

Makennah