Don't forget me

 

We are all very busy! Sometimes we don't even know how we will fit in all the things that fill our calendars and diaries. And then we contemplate how little we pray and spend time in the presence of Jesus - which makes us even more bleak. Despite the reality of our busyness, I found today's prayer very helpful. It acknowledges our shortcomings, and at the same time, reveals our dependence on our Saviour.

"O Lord, thou knowest how busy I must be this day.
If I forget thee, do not thou forget me." - Lord Astley

I find it very comforting that even in the moments where I forget God, he has not forgotten me.
Let us hear the words of grace that come from today's prayer, but equally, let us remember the challenge that Solomon gave to the Israelites.

Proverbs 4:5 - Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or turn away from them.

Living in Grace
D3LM3

Hatred or Forgetfulness?

 

Hatred seems a long, long way from being Forgetful. And yet, when you read these next words, it is surprising to see how close they are to each other.

"The devil doesn't fill us with hatred for God, but with forgetfulness of God." - Dietrich Bonhoeffer

This reminds me that the work of the evil one is very subtle and his end desire is the same - to draw us away from the love of God. If we fall into this trap through forgetting to honour God and to make God a priority, then I guess the devil is succeeding in his mission. What do you think? Am I being to simple-minded about this quote?

Psalm 88:12 - "Can the darkness speak of your wonderful deeds? Can anyone in the land of forgetfulness talk about your righteousness?"

Living in Grace
D3LM3