Psalm 103:1-2. “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.”
A CALL TO PRAISE. Over and over, He has come to me With benefits I never deserved; Providing and meeting our temporal needs Even though much I did was self-served. Mercies and kindness given without measure – Provisions and even physical health My Lord has supplied from His bountiful treasure And given to me far more than just wealth.
Not only to me but to the children of men Far across the earth to far and distant places God has made known His marvelous acts to them Even when they’ve not acknowledged who God is. In grace, He has provided His blessings in life Though ignored, He is waiting in patience. The danger is real when men reject His light – Long-suffering will then turn to justice.
I stopped to consider one day just how far Is the distance that east is from west. My imagination considered the most distant star And I praised God; my sins have gone further than this.
He knows how short life is – just like a stem of grass – So, He gave me a life of His own. Eternal has no end – there is no future – no past, There are no time limits there in our heavenly home.
The Lord is to be praised – He has done all things well – Mercy is shown that forever will be Displayed with God’s attributes – each one that tells Of eternal blessings that have been poured out on me. About all I can do when I want to respond, It is to bless and praise the Lord’s holy name – And join angels and saints from here and beyond – Rejoicing that forever our Lord is the same.
“I do honor and bless Thee, O God of all grace, who has loaded me with benefits that far exceed my expectations. Personal, spiritual, physical, and eternal blessings have been poured out on me. All I can really say is, like the psalmist said, ‘Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless His holy name.’ Amen.”