Bless the LORD, O My Soul!
We are so prone to forget rendering thanks to God that we must arouse ourselves to praise and ponder Him, lest God’s blessings go unacknowledged. Always remember God’s blessings for you (v. 2b): forgiveness, healing, protection, and spiritual plus physical blessings. Confess your sins (v. 3). Acknowledge your despair and God’s saving reach (v. 4). Then, enjoy the good things which come from God (v. 5). Praise God, without making request (Psalm 103:6-22). In Psalm 103 there is not found a single request for blessing; rather, the writer gives what he can to praise God.