Psalm 103:1 Praise the LORD, my soul; all my inmost being, praise His holy name.
I remember clearly that at the beginning of my first year of teaching, I called my parents to thank them for the environment in which they raised me. They weren’t perfect, of course, but until I saw clearly students whose parents didn’t provide safe, stable, loving environments, it never occurred to me that they way I was raised wasn’t everyone’s normal.
Psalm 103:2 Praise the LORD, my soul, and forget not all His benefits….
Today’s psalm reminds me of the magnitude of what I take for granted and what I should do a much better job praising God for. He has given me so much. If He had stopped at sending His Son for my sins, I could never praise Him enough. And yet He showers me with grace upon grace beyond salvation.
Psalm 103:8 The LORD is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love.
Lord, Thank You for this day and this scripture. Thank You for this gentle reminder of all that I take for granted. I am so thankful for You, Lord. Forgive me for not showing my gratitude with every breath. Help me to praise You, to glorify You in all I say and do. Always. Amen.
Psalm 103:22 Praise the LORD, all His works everywhere in His dominion. Praise the LORD, my soul.
Have a blessed day.