Remembering Is a Form of Prayer

About this sermon

Why does memory matter spiritually? In this reflective teaching on Psalm 77, John Ortberg explores remembrance, gratitude, grief, forgiveness, healing, and why memory itself can become a form of prayer. Using deeply personal family stories, Memorial Day reflections, and Psalm 77’s call to “remember the deeds of the Lord,” John reflects on the spiritual importance of remembering honestly and hopefully. This episode explores: - Gratitude and memory - Remembering sin and forgiveness - God’s faithfulness through suffering - Augustine’s Confessions - René Girard and mimetic desire - Why Jesus told us to remember This teaching is thoughtful, moving, deeply personal, and filled with hope. Scriptures: - Psalm 77 - Luke 22:19 Resources referenced: - Eugene Peterson - Augustine’s Confessions - René Girard #Psalm77 #JohnOrtberg #Prayer #Memory #Gratitude #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #BibleStudy #Healing #Psalms 📚 Today's Resources: Eugene H. Peterson, Answering God: The Psalms as Tools for Prayer 🙌 New episodes every weekday. 📲 Subscribe, like, and share to help others grow spiritually. One day at a time. Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time. TEXT us at 51504 EMAIL US at connect@becomenew.com GET OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribe GET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504 SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our team DOWNLOAD FREE STUDY GUIDES: BecomeNew.com/study-guides 😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/ 🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/ Music Credits: Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKE Alta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF 00:00 Memorial Day & Remembering 00:28 Psalm 77 & the Prayer of Memory 01:16 “I Will Remember the Deeds of the Lord” 01:38 Three Ways to Pray Through Memory 02:03 John’s Grandmother’s Notebook 02:42 Gratitude & Family Memories 04:00 Remembering People We Love 04:52 Remembering Sin & Forgiveness 05:18 Augustine’s Pear Theft Story 05:51 René Girard & Mimetic Desire 06:20 The Watermelon Story 07:27 Remembering Without Shame 08:09 Remembering God’s Faithfulness 08:36 Grief, Loss & Family Suffering 09:32 “The Healing Power Is Greater Than the Hurting Power” 10:19 Retrospect & Hope Beyond This Life 11:17 “Remember” 11:29 Jesus & the Last Supper 11:46 Closing Prayer

Topics

• Prayer