Remembering with thanks (looking back and not just forward)

On this Remembrance Sunday we are reminded of the sacrifice of others. The Bible encourages to look back and be grateful for what God has done in our lives. This can be a very positive part of our regular devotions with God. Is that in conflict when we are also told to forget the former things and ponder on what God is about to do in the near and distant future? God calls us to costly grace.