Daily Devo

Don't Forget!

By: Jen Devlin

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6 (ESV)

New life brings a million things to learn. We start life with a fresh slate, and babies depend on someone to raise, guide, and nurture them. Take a minute to thank the Lord for every family member, teacher, and influential voice He placed in your life.

The number of people that speak into an individual’s life are numerous. The guidance and words of encouragement they provided made us the people we are today. But it isn't over! God's Word says we must continue growing until we take our final breath.

Many times, we don’t realize what we’ve learned in life until it comes to mind later. Just think of all the things you've committed to memory. How to tie a shoe, how to cook, multiplication tables, etc. At the time, a new skill may seem insignificant, but they end up engrained in our minds, reflexes, and our subconscious actions.

Now, think about going back to a location you haven’t been to in a long time. Remembering how to get there (without using Google maps) can be surprising. We turn at the light, go down a familiar road, and the next thing we know it's, “oh yeah, I do still remember how to get there.”

Following Jesus is a lot like that. Every verse we commit to memory shapes us. Every experience where God showed Himself present and faithful leaves a permanent mark in our character. We know who we are in Christ by how He guides us and how He reveals Himself to us through the scriptures.

"so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it." Isaiah 55:11

But if we go astray or get off track, God is there to guide us! When Jesus ascended to heaven, He didn’t leave us here to figure out things by ourselves. The Holy Spirit is our guide, and He will convict, remind, and counsel us when we need it. One of His main roles is to lead us back to the truths in God's Word. The Bible is much better than any navigation app on our phones, and it never needs recalibration! God's Word will always show us the shortest path back to strong faith.

If your path seems unclear, ask God to direct your steps, and see what the Holy Spirit brings to mind. He is ready and willing to guide us at the exact moment we need it most!