The lesson of history echoes in Israel’s story. Divine generosity, human ingratitude, correction, and renewed kindness reflect the broader human experience. God rarely reveals his hand in a way that forces recognition throughout history. This requires a thoughtful and grateful heart. Still, even then, we tend to forget quickly. In the past, God’s people faced threats first from the sea, then from the desert. Floods, droughts, excess, scarcity, luxury, and poverty have always challenged God’s people: ‘Give me neither poverty nor riches: give me only the food I need’ is the cautious prayer in the Book of Proverbs. But when God rescues us from these extremes, the danger of mediocrity remains. We can forget the urgent prayers of past crises and how God responded. Yet, every day should be viewed as a crisis where God intervenes: ‘Give us this day our daily bread!’ Sin is not the culmination of history; grace is! Verse 2 is quoted in Matthew 13:35. Rereading the psalm along with 1 Corinthians 10–11 can guide Christians. Our history teaches us about life and prayer. It’s enough to remember what we have done and what God does. This psalm can help us.