“Bless the
LORD, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name! Bless the
LORD, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits: Who forgives all your
iniquities, Who heals all your diseases, Who redeems your life from
destruction, Who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies, Who
satisfies your mouth with good things, So that your youth is renewed like the
eagle’s.” (Psalm 103:1-5 NKJ)
Imagine God standing
in the center of the universe. Surveying all of his new creation . . . the heavens, earth,
night, day, birds, sea creatures, animals, trees, and plant life. He decides
that all of it is good, but it needs something more. In his infinite wisdom, he
determines to create a caretaker. So, he bends down and scoops up a handful of
newly created soil . . . dirt, . . . earth. Then, with his own hands, he forms
a human. Next, with his own breath, he breathes life into his new creation.
in the center of the universe. Surveying all of his new creation . . . the heavens, earth,
night, day, birds, sea creatures, animals, trees, and plant life. He decides
that all of it is good, but it needs something more. In his infinite wisdom, he
determines to create a caretaker. So, he bends down and scoops up a handful of
newly created soil . . . dirt, . . . earth. Then, with his own hands, he forms
a human. Next, with his own breath, he breathes life into his new creation.
Soon after that the
story went sour. Adam’s disobedience reveals that he was weak dust particles
who needed the grace of God to survive. And so do we, his descendants.
story went sour. Adam’s disobedience reveals that he was weak dust particles
who needed the grace of God to survive. And so do we, his descendants.
In today’s passage
above, note that David clearly understood the human need and focused his praise
on the supplier and the benefits supplied. With David, lets not forget the
benefits of grace: Entire forgiveness, Complete health, Total redemption,
Unconditional mercy and compassion, Full satisfaction, and Overall renewal.
above, note that David clearly understood the human need and focused his praise
on the supplier and the benefits supplied. With David, lets not forget the
benefits of grace: Entire forgiveness, Complete health, Total redemption,
Unconditional mercy and compassion, Full satisfaction, and Overall renewal.
There is nothing
else to say except, “Bless the Lord! With my whole being I bless his holy
name!May I never forget the benefits of His grace!”
else to say except, “Bless the Lord! With my whole being I bless his holy
name!May I never forget the benefits of His grace!”
Dear Father, thank
you for all your benefits. Enable me to always remember. Grant me the
confidence and boldness to praise you before others that they may also give you
praise and glory. I pray this in the name of Jesus. AMEN
you for all your benefits. Enable me to always remember. Grant me the
confidence and boldness to praise you before others that they may also give you
praise and glory. I pray this in the name of Jesus. AMEN
Be strong and
courageous today with gratitude for God’s benefits,
courageous today with gratitude for God’s benefits,