“Praise the LORD, I tell myself; with my whole heart, I will praise his holy name. Praise the LORD, I tell myself, and never forget the good things he does for me. He forgives all my sins and heals all my diseases. He ransoms me from death and surrounds me with love and tender mercies. He fills my life with good things. My youth is renewed like the eagle’s!” Psalm 103:1-5 (NLT)
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.
Soon after that the story went sour. Adam’s disobedience reveals that he was, and we are, weak dust particles who need the grace of God to survive.
In the Scripture 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, Let me praise the Lord! Let all that I am bless His holy name! O, soul, praise God and do not forget the benefits of His grace!
Dear Father, I glorify you for all your benefits to me. Thank you for your grace and mercy. Enable us to remember them daily and always. Give us the strength to praise you before others that they may also give you praise and glory. I pray in Jesus’ name. AMEN
Let us praise God for His benefits and live for His glory,