Psalm 103

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,
who forgives all your iniquity,
who heals all your diseases,
who redeems your life from the pit,
who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy,
who satisfies you with good
so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's.
~Psalm 103:1-5 ESV

I love these five verses. They answer two important questions: What should I do? and Why should I do it? I know I need such a reminder each and every morning.

I am to bless the Lord with everything I have, internal and external. His name is holy and worthy of all praise. I to remember all the wonderful things He has done. And this provides the answer to the second question.

The psalmist lays out five works of the Lord which should lead me to bless His name. God has forgiven, healed, redeemed, crowned, and satisfied me. There is nothing I am lacking. Who I was is no longer who I am. I am completely forgiven.

Bless the LORD, O my soul!