Do Not Forget His Benefits

David talks to himself, which is a healthy habit: bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits. He lists a few. God forgives all our sins, heals our diseases, redeems our life from the pit, crowns us with love and compassion, and satisfies us with good things so that our youth is renewed like the eagle's. Notice the command to remember. Forgetfulness is a constant temptation, especially in a busy month like this one, when we can slip into treating blessings as background noise. Gratitude is a discipline of memory. Today, take a piece of paper and write down ten specific gifts God has given you recently, big and small, including things you might overlook, such as clean water or a text from a friend. Read the list aloud as a prayer, and end this month with a thankful heart.