A String Around My Finger

The older I get, the more forgetful I seem to become. I do remember quite a bit, but there are times it seems I’d forget my head if it weren’t attached at the neck! When I think of the word forget, I see it as “failure to remember” something. It can also mean that I’m putting it out of my mind – deliberately. There are some things that I’m good with forgetting… like something stupid I’ve done, or hurt that someone has caused me. There are other things that I don’t EVER want to forget. Check this out….

I’m challenged to store up commands within me.

I’m challenged to keep the commands of the Lord.

I’m challenged to guard the teachings of the Lord.

I’m challenged to tie them on my fingers.

I’m challenged to write them on the tablet of my heart.

I need to do whatever I can to quickly recall the commands of the Lord. They are for my protection from evil. His commands carry with them provision for navigating through life. As I get older and somewhat forgetful, I’m ok with forgetting some things (like where I ate lunch last Wednesday), but certainly not really important things like my core values and convictions. If you see me with a string on my finger, you’ll know why!