Gratitude For God's Benefits

"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.

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.

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.

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!"

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

Be strong and courageous today with gratitude for God's benefits,