Edwin Dadson - I Will Not Forget Lyrics

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I Will Not Forget by Ps. Edwin Dadson (Full Video)

Meaning & Inspiration

I’ve been stuck on the way this song just keeps repeating that I will not forget what God has done. It’s so simple, almost repetitive to the point where I started wondering if I’m actually living that out or if I’m just singing the words. It pulls me back to those moments in the Psalms where the writers were constantly telling their own souls to remember, like when they’d say not to forget all His benefits. It’s strange how easy it is to sing this when things are okay, but when the ground starts shaking or life gets heavy, remembering His past faithfulness feels like a deliberate fight.

The lyrics don’t get into the specifics of what was done, which I guess is the point. It’s personal. It has to be, because if I don’t have my own list of what He’s brought me through, the gratitude just doesn’t have any weight. I look at how He dealt with Israel, constantly setting up stones of remembrance because He knew exactly how forgetful human beings are. We’re wired to lose sight of the rescue as soon as the next storm hits.

There’s a tension here that keeps coming back to me, though. It’s easy to say I won't forget, but if I’m being honest, I do. My life doesn’t always look like I’m thankful for what He’s done. Does the song expect me to have the strength to never forget, or is it more of a prayer, asking Him to help me keep my eyes on what He’s already finished? I’m not sure. I want to believe that the act of just saying thank you for what He’s done is enough to anchor me, but I have to wonder if it's actually possible to hold onto that level of gratitude when I'm tired or feeling abandoned by the very things I’m supposed to be thankful for.