So yesterday, I left the kitchen to grab something from my office, but by the time I got upstairs, I couldn’t remember what I came for. I stood there for a second, wondering out loud, "Why did I come up here?" I scanned the office, hoping something would jog my memory. Nothing. Halfway down the stairs, it finally hit me—I went up for a pair of scissors! Ugh! At least I got in some extra steps.

I’ve been assured by my contemporaries that this is completely normal, and I felt even better when my 30-something kid admitted it happens to her, too. Forgetfulness is just part of being human!

We all forget things—our keys, a friend’s birthday, a password. It’s frustrating, but usually harmless. Yet sometimes, we forget things that truly matter. In difficult seasons, we may cry out to God for help, but if things don’t go the way we hope, we can forget the countless ways God has already provided for us.

The Bible is full of stories of people forgetting God’s goodness. The Israelites, for example, saw God part the Red Sea, yet later doubted His provision in the wilderness (Exodus 14:21-22; 16:2-3). We, too, can be quick to forget the miracles and mercies God has already poured into our lives.

But God is always at work—even in the chaos of our daily lives. God created this world and filled it with good things, including God’s people. God extends mercy we don’t deserve and gives us a purpose greater than ourselves: to love God, love others, and share God’s goodness (Matthew 22:37-39, 1 Peter 2:9).

So today, let’s fight against forgetfulness—not just of our to-do lists, but of God’s faithfulness. Take a moment to remember how God has shown up in your life. Thank God for His goodness, and worship God for who God is.

"Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits." —Psalm 103:2