Don't Forget His Blessings

Human memory has a strange way of remembering pain more easily than blessing. The psalmist knew this — and so he commands himself: don't forget. It's almost a warning to himself. "My soul, pay attention. Don't let the blessings slip from memory while the problems take up all the space." How about making a list today? It doesn't have to be long. Five things you're grateful for — small or big. The health you have. The roof over your head. Someone who loves you. A prayer that was answered. A moment of peace. Writing down your blessings has power. It anchors the soul instead of letting it drift in worry. And when the heart returns to giving thanks, something changes inside — gratitude is a medicine God placed in our hands.