Do Not Forget All His Benefits

 

 

Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within 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 so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.

 

Psalm 103:1-5

 

Some days we awaken with aching joints and dull spirits and wonder how we can shake off our lethargy and make it through the day. Try something different. Like David, give thanks to God. Use your mind and memory to rekindle thankfulness for everything God has done for you, and continues to do for you. Thank God for His forgiveness. Thank Him for healing your diseases. Thank Him for His love and care. Thank Him for redeeming your life from destruction. Thank Him for giving you not what you want, but what you need. Thank Him for the strength and vigor that He gives to you. Thank Him for allowing your spirit to rise up and soar like an eagle.

 

Gratitude is the memory of a glad heart.

 

Our Daily BreadDecember 30, 2006