Read Psalm 105:5
"Oh no, I forgot to set my alarm!"
"Uh . . . I forgot to walk the dog!"
"Oops, I forgot to register for camp!"
I forgot. It's a loaded phrase. We've heard it often from someone in our family, a friend, or a teacher. We say it regularly, and we feel bad when it happens. The results of forgetfulness can often be severe. Missed deadlines. Late papers. Dates who are all dressed up with nowhere to go. We have places to go, people to see, and tests to take. We have activities to attend and a room to clean. How do we forget about some of these important things?
Busyness is one reason. But there is another one: We love to make excuses. "Mr. Policeman, I forgot to drive the speed limit because I have maggot-infested garbage in the trunk. I've got to get it to the dump—fast!" Or "I forgot to turn in my paper because my next door neighbor's uncle's brother had his hand stuck in a locked car door, and I needed to help him get free."
Think About It
We have another problem: We forget about God. The Israelites forgot about God, too. Somehow they had forgotten their history. They had forgotten how God had saved them (read examples of this in Psalm 106).
We are no different. We forget the miracles and the power God uses to provide for us. The writer of Psalm 105 urges us to remember God's works and miracles (Psalm 105:5). "Give thanks to the Lord. Call on him. Make known among the nations what he has done" (Psalm 105:1).
Why not start a daily "thank" time when you praise God for all your blessings?
Pray About It
Lord, forgive me for forgetting you. I get too busy and think only of myself. Teach me how to give daily thanks to you and remember that you are always with me.
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In my worst days, somewhere I remember I forgot my time with God. That doesn't mean I didn't say a quick pryer. It doesn't mean I have forgotten God in my life, but that could happen.
What it means is i was so busy, I forgot to take time for Him. Time to read the Bible, time to read a devotional, time not only to talk but to listen also.
For me a fair amout of time is 15 mins. I love getting more, but this sems to suffice.
My most blessd days are when I don't have to hurry, just spend time with Him.
God is with me as I type and that makes the day much better. Not that He is not always with me, but that I cna fell HIs pressence.
Some how, God is able to take the rest of my day and make it better then if I don't take time for HIm.
Think you don't have time today? Try this, break out your Bible and read 1 Thess. 4. Ask God to show you something He has just for you. Read and think on the scripture for 5 mins.
Enjoy the presence of God today!
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