On the Tip of Your Tongue
Have you ever had someone’s name on the tip of your tongue? You know the person well, but the name simply will not come to mind.
On the tip of your tongue means something you can almost remember.
The thought is nearly there but not quite. When you start to say it, it disappears. You could kick yourself, but that would do no good.
On the tip of your tongue refers to more than names.
People often forget:
- Answers to questions
- Thoughts
- Quotes
- Words
The inability to recall information affects everyone.
However, certain conditions make the situation worse.
- Age
- Stress
- Multi-tasking
- Distractions
- Illness
Those and other circumstances often make the brain work at a snail’s pace.
Humor helps when anything remains on the tip of your tongue.
Like water off a duck’s back, let it go. Learn to laugh at yourself. You are not alone.
Aren’t you glad God never forgets?
Never has. Never will.
“Before a word is on my tongue you, Lord, know it completely” (Psalm 139:4 NIV).
Thanks to Lindy Pierce for the suggestion and to Chelsey Stone for the photo.
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6 thoughts on “On the Tip of Your Tongue”
Yes, Diana, thank goodness that God never forgets! I can’t count the many situations I’ve been in where a name or fact is on the tip of my tongue, but never sees fruition. Thanks for making us all feel better about it. Blessings!
You’re welcome, Martha. Better to laugh than to cry. Have a great day relying on God’s never-failing memory and grace.
Unfortunately, this seems to happen more and more often. It must be busyness. I’m sure it can’t be age! 🤣
I’m glad God never forgets us!
I’m with you, Tracy. It surely must be busyness! Have a lovely day relying on our God who never forgets us.
It happens more often than I’d want to admit–something right “on the tip of my tongue” that remains elusive. Is it because I’m getting older, do I have too much on my mind, is my quick thinking brain slowing down? You’re right about the short term solution–humor or thinking about something else may help us retrieve the lost tidbit more quickly. Thanks, Diana.
This one hit home for several people, Katherine. We occasionally need a break from brain overload, don’t we?