December 17, 2014
Those with the most are most prone to ingratitude. But, the poor are not immune either. Regardless of our material status, it’s easy to take blessings for granted. All of us can use a little help expanding our “gratitude quotient," and Psalm 103 helps greatly.
"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 lovingkindness and compassion; Who satisfies your years with good things, So that your youth is renewed like the eagle." (Psalm 103:1-5)
Our Creator Father pardons … heals … redeems … crowns … and satisfies. That’s an extensive list. Our greatest need is for redemption and restoration, and these He supplies richly. He goes so far as to "crown" us with lovingkindness and compassion and satisfy us with good things all our years. In essence, He has lifted us from the pit of despair and elevated us to the most exalted position. It doesn’t get any better than that. So, if we need a remedy for ingratitude, it is richly supplied in Psalm 103.
Many people have the erroneous idea that God is harsh and unmerciful. To the willfully unrepentant and unresponsive, He most certainly is. But, consider this about His true nature: “The LORD is compassionate and gracious, Slow to anger and abounding in lovingkindness. He will not always strive with us, Nor will He keep His anger forever. He has not dealt with us according to our sins, Nor rewarded us according to our iniquities. For as high as the heavens are above the earth, So great is His lovingkindness toward those who fear Him.” (Psalm 103.8-11) The rebellious earn His wrath, but the responsive receive His great favor.
"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”. Our “gratitude quotient” is greatly expanded when we think of the abundant benefits we have received from our Father.
May this day be a day of wholehearted thanks and blessing to the God who has blessed us beyond measure.
Steve
©Steve Taylor, 2014
Be sure to also visit http://thetruthrevolution.wordpress.com/
Amazon ebook & print devotional -http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FQ1Q9GW
paperback print copy of book — https://www.createspace.com/4500045
"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 lovingkindness and compassion; Who satisfies your years with good things, So that your youth is renewed like the eagle." (Psalm 103:1-5)
Our Creator Father pardons … heals … redeems … crowns … and satisfies. That’s an extensive list. Our greatest need is for redemption and restoration, and these He supplies richly. He goes so far as to "crown" us with lovingkindness and compassion and satisfy us with good things all our years. In essence, He has lifted us from the pit of despair and elevated us to the most exalted position. It doesn’t get any better than that. So, if we need a remedy for ingratitude, it is richly supplied in Psalm 103.
Many people have the erroneous idea that God is harsh and unmerciful. To the willfully unrepentant and unresponsive, He most certainly is. But, consider this about His true nature: “The LORD is compassionate and gracious, Slow to anger and abounding in lovingkindness. He will not always strive with us, Nor will He keep His anger forever. He has not dealt with us according to our sins, Nor rewarded us according to our iniquities. For as high as the heavens are above the earth, So great is His lovingkindness toward those who fear Him.” (Psalm 103.8-11) The rebellious earn His wrath, but the responsive receive His great favor.
"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”. Our “gratitude quotient” is greatly expanded when we think of the abundant benefits we have received from our Father.
May this day be a day of wholehearted thanks and blessing to the God who has blessed us beyond measure.
Steve
©Steve Taylor, 2014
Be sure to also visit http://thetruthrevolution.wordpress.com/
Amazon ebook & print devotional -http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FQ1Q9GW
paperback print copy of book — https://www.createspace.com/4500045
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