How’s your memory these days? Can you recall the first time you were at the ocean or the smell of your grandmother’s cookies? Science is changing traditional thinking about how human memories are stored. It appears rather than a filing cabinet retrieval system in your head, memories are more like the movie of your life. They are your experiences of sight, sound, and smell providing the framework that makes you who you are today. Who would you be if you suddenly forgot your most powerful memories?

Remember your mercy, O Lord, and your steadfast love, for they have been from of old.

Psalm 25:6

God is not human, and He doesn’t struggle with a forgetful mind. He has loved you since before you arrived on Earth and every minute since then. Do you remember the first time you became aware of His amazing love? Have you ever momentarily forgotten that He loves you so intensely?

As you recount the blessings of life in America, remember to remember the love God has for America from its inception through today. Express your gratitude to God for the freedom you enjoy and remember to pray for all of those who serve this nation in Washington D.C.

Recommended Reading: Romans 13:1-10