Psalm 103:1 Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name.
Since I mentioned Psalm 103 *and* I reached the end of Micah 7 in yesterday’s reflection, I thought I’d focus on the whole of Psalm 103 as my next chapter to reflect on in my daily devotionals. I’ve mentioned that I love the Psalms because they are so real, they can be so raw and honest. Psalm 103 is absolutely a Psalm of praise.
Psalm 103:2 Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits—
There are times when I can get rather grumpy. In those times, especially, I would do well to remember Psalm 103. God is bigger than my feelings, than my grumpiness. And He has been so incredibly gracious to me. If I look–and I truly don’t have to look far, I see so many blessings to thank Him for, no matter my headspace.
Psalm 103:3 …who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases…
Precious Savior, Thank You for understanding when I am grumpy. Thank You for the abundant blessings in my life, regardless of my attitude. Help me, even in my grumpiness, to see Your abundant grace, to praise You for Your mercy and blessings, to take all those blessings to heart, especially when I want to grump. Thank You, Jesus. Amen.
Psalm 103:4 …who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion…
Have a blessed day.