Do you remember the Lord’s benefits?
Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits…Psalm 103:2
Oh, Lord,
We do bless you!
Thank you for reminding us of all your benefits:
You forgive all our iniquity:
when we tell half-truths,
when we join in the coffee room gossip,
when we put our trust in things of this earth rather than you —
you forgive us!
You heal all our diseases—
when we tolerate toxins which destroy our hearts,
things like envy, comparison, unforgiveness, impatience—
you inject your antidote of grace, love, mercy, and compassion! (Psalm 103:3)
You redeem our lives from the pit—
when we have sunk farther than we ever thought we could go,
you extricate us from our mucky ruts! (Psalm 103:4).
Not only do you forgive and heal and redeem—
you crown us with steadfast love and mercy,
you satisfy us with good,
you renew our youth like the eagle’s (Psalm 103:4-5).
Lord, today may we truly rejoice in all of your benefits,
living and loving in the hope of your renewal.
[Name some of the benefits you are rejoicing in today.]
In Jesus’ redeeming name. Amen.
Read Psalm 103:1-5.
