spiritual amnesia prevention plan
“Remember this, and take courage; Take it to heart, you rebellious and disloyal people.”
Isaiah 46:8 (AMP)
Remember. Take courage. Take it to heart.
Remembering, in scripture, is never passive — it’s active.
In Hebrew thought, repeating a command twice signals strong emphasis — like saying, “Don’t miss this.” But repeating it three times? That’s divine emphasis — a mark of completeness, wholeness, and seriousness.
Think of Isaiah 6:3: “Holy, holy, holy.” It’s the only attribute of God repeated three times like that, highlighting the perfection and fullness of His holiness.
In Isaiah 46, God is saying: “You must remember — and not just once, but constantly, thoroughly, deeply.” This isn’t just a mental exercise; it’s a command to weave remembrance into the fabric of your heart, your choices, and your life.
Why Should We Remember?
Because forgetfulness is the root of rebellion.
When we forget who God is, we lose courage.
When we forget what He’s done, we start chasing idols.
When we forget His promises, fear and self-reliance take over.
Marriage has taught me a lot about how easy it is to forget.
My wife and I have been married almost eight years. We have three amazing children, a dog, and big dreams. With so much going on, it’s easy to get distracted by the demands of life and unintentionally neglect the most important things—like dating each other, offering encouragement, and (God forbid) loving her the way she actually feels loved.
The distance in a marriage doesn’t happen overnight—it happens when we forget to nurture what matters. The same is true with God. If we don’t intentionally build rhythms of remembrance, we drift. And when we drift, we start looking elsewhere for fulfillment.
This triple call to remember in Isaiah 46 is a mercy, not just a rebuke. God isn’t just scolding His people—He’s inviting them (and us) back to safety, back to covenant love (God’s unbreakable commitment to love, protect, and redeem His people, based on His promises — not our performance), back to courage. Remembering His faithfulness fuels our faithfulness.
This isn’t just a historical footnote for Israel — it’s God’s heart for you too. When He says, “Remember, remember, remember,” He’s not nagging. He’s handing you the keys to courage, endurance, and joy.
The Never Finished Challenge: 8 Ways to Build a Lifestyle of Remembrance
1️⃣ Daily Remembrance Rhythm — Build It In
Remembering can’t be random. It has to be part of your daily rhythm — like brushing your teeth.
Brush your soul by remembering God’s faithfulness every morning, midday, and evening.
If you wait until you feel inspired, you’ll drift. And we all know what happens when you get a cavity. It’s painful. It doesn’t heal itself. Only the dentist can heal it.
2️⃣ Testify Constantly — Say It Out Loud
When you speak God’s goodness — to yourself, your family, your friends — it locks truth into your memory.
Psalm 107:2 says: “Let the redeemed of the Lord say so.”
Every testimony you share weakens spiritual amnesia and strengthens your faith.
Tell your kids how God provided rent money back in the day.
Text a friend how God showed up at work today.
Speak to your own soul: “I will remember the works of the Lord.” (Psalm 77:11)
3️⃣ Write It Down — Build Your Own Book of Acts
When God moves in your life — even in the small things — document it.
Keep a simple notebook.
Start a digital “Remembrance Note” on your phone.
Track answered prayers, unexpected provision, moments of healing, and divine encouragement.
This becomes your personal history with God — a well you can drink from when life gets hard.
Your past testimony fuels present and future faith.
4️⃣ Anchor Your Identity — Know Who You Are
Forgetfulness isn’t just about facts — it’s about identity.
The enemy’s #1 goal is to make you forget who you are: son, chosen, called, equipped, beloved, anointed for purpose.
Speak identity scriptures over yourself daily.
Write “I am” statements based on God’s Word.
Don’t just read your Bible — read it like a mirror (James 1:23-25).
5️⃣ Celebrate Feasts — Create Milestones
In the Old Testament, God commanded Israel to celebrate feasts to remember His works (Passover, Tabernacles, etc.).
We can do the same.
Celebrate your spiritual birthday (the day you gave your life to Christ).
Celebrate answered prayers every year.
Create family traditions where you pause to remember (maybe Thanksgiving is all about testimonies, or you have a yearly “God Did It” dinner).
6️⃣ Surround Yourself with Rememberers — Stay in Community
Isolation accelerates forgetfulness.
Surround yourself with people who:
Remind you who God is.
Call out who you are.
Testify when you forget your own story.
7️⃣ Practice Gratitude — Train Your Eyes
Gratitude is spiritual memory training.
The more you thank God on purpose, the more you remember on accident.
Start a gratitude jar or journal.
Pray with thanksgiving before you ask for anything (Philippians 4:6).
Teach your kids to thank God every night.
8️⃣ Anchor in the Word — Keep Truth on Repeat
God’s Word is a memory anchor.
Every time you open it, you’re realigning your heart and mind to reality — the reality of who God is and how the world really works.
Memorize key scriptures.
Post them where you’ll see them (mirror, car, fridge).
Listen to scripture in the car.
What Does Today Say About God?
Have you ever had to repeat yourself more than twice?
How does it feel? Frustrating, right?
If you don’t get frustrated when you repeat yourself, you, my brother or sister in Christ, are a saint!
But here’s the thing — whether you get mad or not, it’s usually because you think the other person isn’t listening, or needs hearing aids.
So what about God?
Scripture shows God getting righteously angry at times — but He never snaps in frustration, saying, “I can’t believe I have to repeat Myself again!”
Instead, Psalm 103:8 paints this beautiful truth:
“The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love.”
So today, I’m thanking Jesus — because every time He repeats Himself to me, it’s not impatience.
It’s grace.
It’s compassion.
It’s love.
Thank you, Jesus!
Just wrote about the theme of remembrance in Deuteronomy this morning! Weaving remembrance into the fabric of our lives is such a good challenge!