Bless the Lord, O my soul (Psalm 103:1). Many of us have heard the songs from Matt Redman (10,000 Reasons-Bless the Lord) or from the Prestonwood Worship Choir (103-Bless the Lord). The words may have stirred up emotions in you; maybe the Holy Spirit gave you some insights as you listened. But after the song was over, did those emotions fade? Did those insights become a call for action – to reach out to a friend or smile at a co-worker?
Psalm 103 is a timeless reminder of the Lord’s blessings. We should regularly read it, especially the first 5 verses, and remind ourselves of the great treasure the Lord has bestowed on us. Consider His blessings:
[A Psalm] of David. Bless the LORD, O my soul, And all that is within me, [bless] His holy name.
Bless the LORD, O my soul, And forget none of His benefits;
Who pardons all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases;
Who redeems your life from the pit, Who crowns you with lovingkindness and compassion;
Who satisfies your years with good things, [So that] your youth is renewed like the eagle. Psalm 103:1-5
I won’t go through each verse – I think they are self-explanatory. But I will call your attention to a few words that I like to meditate on and to remind myself how great God is. Consider the word “all” used 2x, and also these words: redeems, crowns, satisfies, renewed. Taken as a whole, I cannot help but to bless the Lord. I hope you will do the same.
God is love. So above all else, let love be the beautiful prize for which you run (1 Corinthians 13:13 TPT). Jesus is Lord.
P.S. If you want to read the Passion Translation which is based on the Aramaic language Jesus spoke, click here. The Psalm is more detailed and enlightening.