“Bless the Lord, O my soul,

And all that is within me, bless His holy name.

Bless the Lord, O my soul,

And forget none of His benefits;

Who pardons all your iniquities,

Who heals all your diseases;

Who redeems your life from the pit,

Who crowns you with loving kindness and compassion;

Who satisfies your years with good things,

So that your youth is renewed like the eagle.”

Psalm 103:1-5 (NASB)

DEVOTION

 I don’t know about you, but I’ve always had a problem with forgetting things. Really important things. One time I forgot our wedding anniversary.

One time. 

It’s a funny thing about humanity: we have a tendency to remember the bad and forget the good. David had that same tendency. So, he wrote a song to remind himself of all the great things God has done for him. And for us. It’s actually a conversation with himself about what he needs to remember. Not a bad idea!

When was the last time you had a conversation with yourself? To be reminded of all God has done for you? Cultivating a grateful heart begins with remembering. Make a list of all you have to be grateful for. David’s list in Psalm 103 is a great place to begin.

Larry Harrison

Pastor of Worship Ministries

lharrison@crossings.church

RESOURCES

• Sermon on the Mount with John Ortberg
• "Blessed Are Those Who"
• "Jesus Only You" from Crossings Sanctuary Worship