10 Days to Christmas, Monday, Dec 15, 2025

“Don’t Forget!”

What did you forget today? Did you forget your purse or wallet? What about your phone? Did you leave your coffee at home or forget to bring your lunch?

Forgetting things is frustrating, but it’s also very common. Plenty of industries have capitalized on our tendency to forget: stationery, sticky notes, tablets, and phone apps, just to name a few. Forgetting is part of life for everyone, which is why we have so many tools designed to help us remember. Even the medical industry addresses it with pill organizers, daily alarms, and appointment reminders.

I wish I could remember everything. But does anyone really remember everything? If so, I’ve never met them. I’ve known a few people who think they remember everything, but I know that’s not true, just from the little bit I do remember. Remembering is difficult, and remembering accurately is an even greater challenge.

Thankfully, God doesn’t forget anything (or anyone). What’s even more remarkable is that God doesn’t hold grudges against us when we strive to be faithful. Yes, God wants us to remember our neighbors, those in need, and those most at risk. But God also understands that sometimes we forget. Forgetting is not always a reflection of our intentions; often, it reveals how easily we become singularly focused.

The holiday season invites us to think outside our own boxes for a while. God desires for us to experience more joy in this life. Often, giving back is one of the clearest paths to receiving that joy. God doesn’t want us to forget that there is a much bigger world beyond what we see and experience every day.

We need to remember to step outside our boxes, and Monday is the perfect day to begin. The holiday season is about experiencing God’s joy for all the world, not just one, two, or twenty people.

So, what (or who) have we forgotten today? Can we do something about it?  Thanks be to the LORD.  Our God never forgets any of us.

“Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins.”  (1 Peter 4:8, NLT)