16. Remembering Is a Form of Prayer

Why does memory matter spiritually?In this reflective teaching on Psalm 77, John Ortberg explores remembrance, gratitude, grief, forgiveness, healing, and why memory itself can become a form of prayer.Using deeply personal family stories, Memorial Day reflections, and Psalm 77’s call to “remember the deeds of the Lord,” John reflects on the spiritual importance of remembering honestly and hopefully.This episode explores:- Gratitude and memory- Remembering sin and forgiveness- God’s faithfulness through suffering- Augustine’s Confessions- René Girard and mimetic desire- Why Jesus told us to rememberThis teaching is thoughtful, moving, deeply personal, and filled with hope.Scriptures:- Psalm 77- Luke 22:19Resources referenced:- Eugene Peterson- Augustine’s Confessions- René Girard#Psalm77 #JohnOrtberg #Prayer #Memory #Gratitude #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #BibleStudy #Healing #Psalms📚 Today's Resources: Eugene H. Peterson, Answering God: The Psalms as Tools for Prayer 🙌 New episodes every weekday.📲 Subscribe, like, and share to help others grow spiritually. One day at a time.Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time.TEXT us at 51504EMAIL US at [email protected] OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our teamDOWNLOAD FREE STUDY GUIDES: BecomeNew.com/study-guides😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/Music Credits:Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKEAlta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF00:00 Memorial Day & Remembering00:28 Psalm 77 & the Prayer of Memory01:16 “I Will Remember the Deeds of the Lord”01:38 Three Ways to Pray Through Memory02:03 John’s Grandmother’s Notebook02:42 Gratitude & Family Memories04:00 Remembering People We Love04:52 Remembering Sin & Forgiveness05:18 Augustine’s Pear Theft Story05:51 René Girard & Mimetic Desire06:20 The Watermelon Story07:27 Remembering Without Shame08:09 Remembering God’s Faithfulness08:36 Grief, Loss & Family Suffering09:32 “The Healing Power Is Greater Than the Hurting Power”10:19 Retrospect & Hope Beyond This Life11:17 “Remember”11:29 Jesus & the Last Supper11:46 Closing Prayer