TNational “I Forgot Day”

Yes, It is a real thing!  I was surprised to find there is a National Forgot Day.  This falls on July 2nd hits pause on life’s hectic schedules, acting as the ultimate holiday reset. Apologize for what slipped your mind, forgive yourself for the mental slip-ups, and blame it all on the calendar!

Instead of harboring guilt over an administrative mistake or an overlooked celebration, today gives you permission to send that belated card, make that overdue phone call, and simply say, “I’m so sorry, I totally forgot—but I’m making it up to you today!”

We have all been there–standing in the middle of a room, staring blankly at the wall, wondering exactly what we came in for. We misplace our cellphones, keys, and wallet all the time. Our brains are constantly triaging data, which means things we consider to be minor are often the first to get dropped from our short-term memory. Distractions keep us from finishing tasks at home and at work. Luckily, our memories are not failing. Our brains are not fully engaged in the moment enough to properly record what we are doing. The easiest fix to remember something is to say it out loud. When you force your brain to take a mental snapshot, your brain is “remembering” what it was doing in that moment.

I am ever grateful that God does not forget us!  “For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labor of love, which ye have showed toward his name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister.” Hebrews 6:10 

There is a warning in Psalm 9:17  “The wicked shall be turned into hell, and all the nations that forget God.”

And we are instructed to not forget God’s blessings/benefits “Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:” Psalm 103:2 

“Get wisdom; get insight; do not forget, and do not turn away from the words of my mouth.  Do not forsake her, and she will keep you; love her, and she will guard you.” Proverbs 4:5-6 

I pray you can chuckle about this with me, but also take the instructions seriously so as not to forget what our Savior has/is doing for us. – Pastor Larry