Each and every one of us battles a common problem: We are forgetful! We can remember the lyrics to the popular songs of our youth and the storyline and catchphrases of the many movies that we’ve seen. We can remember all kinds of things, especially what others have done to us or have said about us, but we tend to forget that which the Lord has done in our lives. We have a long memory when it comes to our hurts, our sorrows, and our burdens, but a very short memory when it comes to recalling just how good the Lord has been to us!

As we continue in this season of Lent, I encourage you to meditate on the Lord’s blessings and all the benefits that come from following Him. David came up with a pretty good list in Psalm 103, reminding himself not to forget them! What can you add to this list? As Christians, we often forget who God is; we forget that we are children of the King! It’s time to remind ourselves of the blessings that have filled our lives since we came to Christ. We tend to get caught up in the problems and troubles of life, so much so that we forget where the Lord found us, what He did for us, and where He is taking us! Fortunately for us, in this ever-changing world, we can rely on the fact that Jesus Christ is always the same (Heb. 13:8); steadfast and unmovable (1 Cor. 15:58). If you’ve never trusted Jesus as your Lord and Savior, I invite you to do so today. Start by asking Him to forgive your sins and accept that He died on the cross for you because He loves you, and then count that as the first blessing on your list!

Suggested Prayer: Heavenly Father, you have filled my life with abundant blessings, and you have also given me times of trial so that I might learn to rely on you. In either circumstance you have been by my side, and I am so thankful! In Jesus’ name, Amen.

1.    Psalm 103:1-2.

Today’s Encounter was written by: Veronica B.