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Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is withing me, bless his holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and do not forget all his benefits – who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the Pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy, who satisfies you with good as long as you live… Psalm 103
This Psalm of thanksgiving for God’s goodness is one of my favorites. On days when I don’t think I can keep going, on days, when I am discouraged, this psalm has always brought me comfort.
The encouragement we find in knowing that our souls bless the Lord, is knowing that our love for God is reciprocated. It helps us to remember and to see that God is offering us blessing after blessing each and every day. I’ll confess, that sometimes I don’t see those blessings, some days seem dark and gloomy in the soul, but if we are willing to search, God is still there. As we recite or read through the words of this psalm, I hope we notice how God’s eternal mercy and grace are ever present with us. God’s eternal majesty is known from everlasting to everlasting.
We are called to live a life in his steadfast love because of its renewing effect on us. We understand that we are only dust, but out of dust we have life, and the joy of being like little children the arms of a loving, heavenly, father.
I don’t know about you, but when life gets overwhelming, and things are not going as anticipated, it is wonderful to know that the Lord is still in control. On this day of worship, let us sit back and enjoy the blessings of the lord, and let our hearts sing: “bless the Lord, o my soul…”
Grace & Peace,
Sam