“Remember these things, O Jacob,
and Israel, for you are my servant;
I formed you; you are my servant;
O Israel, you will not be forgotten by me.
I have blotted out your transgressions like a cloud
and your sins like mist;
return to me, for I have redeemed you.
“Sing, O heavens, for the Lord has done it;
shout, O depths of the earth;
break forth into singing, O mountains,
O forest, and every tree in it!
For the Lord has redeemed Jacob,
and will be glorified in Israel.
“Thus says the Lord, your Redeemer,
who formed you from the womb:
‘I am the Lord, who made all things,
who alone stretched out the heavens,
who spread out the earth by myself,
who frustrates the signs of liars
and makes fools of diviners,
who turns wise men back
and makes their knowledge foolish,
who confirms the word of his servant
and fulfills the counsel of his messengers.'” Isaiah 44:21-26a
“Bless the Lord, O my soul,
and all that is within me,
bless his holy name!
Bless the Lord,.. who forgives all your iniquity,..
who redeems your life from the pit,
who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy,
who satisfies you with good…
As far as the east is from the west,
so far does he remove our transgressions from us.” Psalm 103:2-4,12
Recite and sing and bless the Lord! He remembers His children, and His word to perform it. He blots out our sins and remembers them no more. We are always on His mind and crowned with His love. His thoughts of us are too many to count, and they are always for our good. Let us sing! (Psalm 139:1-10,17-18; Isaiah 43:18-21,25)
Our old ways, the sins that sting with ugly pain and condemning taunts, the shame we’ve too long carried, in Christ are remembered no more. Jesus the Redeemer calls us to life, makes all things new, and brings to mind the wonderful promises He’s given. Let us forget as He does what should take no more room in our minds, and let us remember all He does! (Isaiah 38:17; Micah 7:19; John 14:26; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Philippians 3:13-14)
With what do we fill our minds? Are we in the habit of playing broken records of self-condemnation or complaining? Are we prone to thinking the worst of others, of carrying low expectations of our loved ones? Do we imagine what-ifs and worry, or wrangle with wanting to control others’ decisions? What peace do we forfeit by not staying our minds on the Lord, what understanding by not meditating on His word? How would our outlook about life, work, relationships, present circumstances, and the future change if we set our minds on things above? What if we fixed our thoughts on whatever is true, honorable, just, pure, lovely, commendable, excellent, and praise worthy? (Proverbs 2:1-5; Isaiah 26:3; Matthew 22:29; Philippians 4:8; Colossians 3:2)
Praise Jesus He has carried the weight of what He bids us forget, and by His Spirit brings to remembrance all He wants us to remember. (1 Peter 2:24)
Lord, set my mind on You and all that You reveal as true. Fill my mind and mouth to sing Your praises and exalt Your glory.
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