And All That is Within Me

David, the shepherd, King, and songwriter, expressed how to face each day: “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits” (Psalm 103:2). The word “bless” means to bow down. In adoration before God, with all within you, bend your mind, will, and emotions to Him, acknowledge Him, and praise His name. He adds to remember all God’s benefits, His acts of goodness and reward. Through the remainder of the chapter, David named some of the blessings God lavishes on His children: forgiveness, healing, redemption from death, lovingkindness, slow to anger, mercy, God’s righteousness, fairness, and longsuffering. How gracious is our Father toward us who are unworthy except for the most significant expression of His love towards humanity, the gift of His only Son, Jesus, and His cleansing blood! Thank You, Lord God. We exalt You and bow our hearts before You—we bless Your holy name.