A few days ago, the title for the week came ‘Don’t forget’ with no additional details.
I wrote it down to ensure that I would not forget, while waiting for the rest of the message. My brain seems to be doing that more often lately.
I remember the Lord whispering to me some time ago ‘Don’t forget what I told you’, but I also distinctly knew that wasn’t the message to write on.
As I spoke with a prospective client, and she shared her story with me, I found myself listening and telling her ‘don’t forget what your name represents’. She has a name that embodies so much, and I think she needed to be reminded that her name wasn’t just a name of chance. It was one that held so much promise.
As I further contemplated the title, I had been dealing with my own personal situation. I reached out to a friend and shared. She wasn’t flippant about my situation, but she reminded me that this particular thing happens to me from time to time, and I didn’t need to be overly concerned.
In my moments of wondering, my friend reminded me of who I was.
It’s almost as if she said ‘Kaysi, don’t forget, this is a normal part of who you are’. In that moment it felt like I would never be my ‘normal’ self, but she knew me and based on our relationship, she simply reminded me of what she knew to be true.
As I opened a devotional book I used last year, but hadn’t touched in weeks, I flipped to today’s (January 11) thought and the title was ‘Remember’.
I chuckled.
The verses it used were Psalm 77:11-12: I recall all you have done, O Lord; I remember your wonderful deeds of long ago. They are constantly in my thoughts, I cannot stop thinking about your mighty works.
It states ‘remembering what God has done builds our faith. Each time he proves himself faithful to you, another brick in your foundation of trust is laid.’
Friends, I have no idea what God is telling you not to forget: is He reminding you that you are loved? Is He reminding you that you are chosen? Is He reminding you that He is faithful? Is He reminding you that His promises are sure?
Only you and God knows what He’s telling you not to forget. Seek Him for a reminder that is uniquely yours.
Dear Heavenly Father, I’m so grateful for your timely reminders. Sometimes, I forget. I forget that you are faithful. I forget that you keep your promises. Sometimes, I may even forget who you’ve called me to be, but, I’m so thankful that you never forget and you never need reminders of who you are.