“The Cure for Spiritual Forgetfulness”

January 17, 2026 Daily Devotional: “The Cure for Spiritual Forgetfulness”Psalm 103:2  "Let all that I am praise the LORD; may I never forget the good things he does for me" ​ ​It is a strange quirk of human nature that we tend to have long memories for our troubles and short memories for our blessings. We can vividly recall a criticism from three years ago, yet we often forget the miracle that happened three weeks ago. ​In this Psalm, David isn't just making a polite suggestion; he is talking to himself. He commands his own soul to wake up and pay attention. There is power in the remembering, as the phrase "forget not" implies that forgetting is our natural default setting. When life gets heavy or busy, our focus narrows to the immediate problem, and the "benefits" of God; in His peace, His provision, His past faithfulness fade into the background. ​To "forget not" is an active choice. It’s a spiritual discipline. When we intentionally recount God’s benefits, our perspective shifts. Anxiety is replaced by confidence as we remember He has provided before. Pride is replaced by humility as we realize everything we have is a gift.  Grumbling is replaced by gratitude because we see how much we truly possess in Him. In our practical challenge for today, take a couple of minutes right now to write down or say it out loud, the specific "benefits" you have received from God in the last week. They don't have to be "parting the Red Sea" moments because even the small mercies count. ​Today, don't let your soul be "absent-minded" toward God. Take a moment to look back at the trail of grace behind you.