It’s a one-word prayer in the Hebrew, we translate it with two words, “Remember me.” It is prayed by Job, Samson, Hannah, Jeremiah, Nehemiah, a Psalmist and perhaps most famously, by the thief on the cross. Why would people pray such a thing to the God who knows all? Is God struggling with memory loss? If He is, we’re in serious trouble! The prayer could also be translated, “Be mindful of me,” or “Keep me in mind.” It’s personal. It’s intimate. Considering who prayed it and when they prayed, you’ll note the individuals were lonely in their distress but most likely surrounded by other people. People that were louder or getting more attention, or maybe even more powerful. The person praying has one hope—God. So, in tenderness and in quietness they find the hope and strength to pray—“Zakar,” “Remember me.” Have you ever been there? Perhaps you are there today. Surrounded by people but feeling lonely. You’ve spent your own resources and see no return. You’ve tried your best to bring some order out of chaos, and things seem worse. The future doesn’t look better than the present. You don’t want to give up and walk away, who else is there? God alone has the words of life. So, what time is it? It’s Zakar time. It’s time to sigh with hope, look to God and simply say, “Remember me, keep me in mind, I’m Your dearly loved child and I am struggling over here; please, please, please God, be mindful of my situation. Knowing You know, knowing You care, knowing You can do what is needed, that’s enough—remember me.” “Thank YOU!”