Sometimes I Forget

The following is an expert (revised & edited :) from a journal entry a couple months back. It was written at a difficult time in the life of my family, and when I was asking those "why me" questions. That night I came to the conclusion that I easily forget. It really hit the nail on the head again recently and I share it with you because it is my prayer that we would become less forgetful and more mindful of the grace extended to us.

Sometimes I forget - when I'm hurting, that there are people in the world experiencing suffering that is unimaginable to me. And many of those people don't have Jesus as their HOPE - sometimes I forget that I do.

As I grumbled to myself today, going about the humdrum of life, working, slaving away at those mundane little duties - I forgot. Forgot that there are those who gladly walk miles for a bucket of precious water so their family can live one more day.

Sometimes I forget - that the relationships in my life that are difficult and take more work are often the people I cherish and love the most.

When the future is uncertain and I wonder what will become of...well everything - I forget that God always keeps His promises and we have "an expected end".

Oft times I forget - when I groan and gripe about unmet goals, shattered dreams, loneliness, personal wants, and selfish ambition - that there was nothing selfish in that little manger in Bethlehem 2,000 years ago as Jesus left a perfect, holy place, and took upon Himself the form of a servant and was made in the likeness of man.

When I'm discouraged quiet time hasn't been meaningful lately, I've forgotten the amazing gift of a relationship with Jesus.

Sometimes I forget - God's grace, and where I would be without it.

When my "to do list" is overwhelming and I start to panic - I forget that Jesus knows it all, and He will work out what is good and right to Him.

Sometimes I simply forget - to even thank Him for a new day.

Yes, Lord Jesus, the list could go on for my ability to forget is remarkable - please help me to remember. <><

And you forget the Lord your Maker, Who stretched out the heavens and laid the foundations of the earth; You have feared continually every day because of the fury of the oppressor...But I am the LORD your God, who divided the sea whose waves roared - The LORD of hosts is His name. And I have put My words in your mouth; I have covered you with the shadow of My hand. Isaiah 51:13,15,16