Gratitude begins with remembering. When we slow down long enough to notice what has already been given, our hearts wake up to a simple truth. Every good thing in our lives is a gift that is not earned and is offered with love. In Scripture, the Hebrew word zakar means to remember. But remembering in the Bible is more than looking back. It is bringing God’s goodness into the present moment.When Israel remembered, they were not telling old stories. They were recognizing who G
