“Praise the Lord, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits . . .” (Psalm 103:1-2).
There are so many benefits when walking with God. How can we not praise Him? Think about these benefits David wrote in his psalm.
He forgives our sin.
He heals all our diseases.
Redeems our lives.
Crowns us with love and compassion.
Satisfies our desires with good things.
Our youth is renewed like the eagle’s.
He works righteousness and justice for all the oppressed.
Made his deeds known to the people.
He is compassionate, gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love.
Does not repay us according to our sins, nor treat us as our sins deserve.
His love is great—as high as the heavens are above the earth.
He removes our sins as far as the east is from the west.
He has compassions on his children–those who fear Him.
He knows how we are formed and remembers we are dust.
As a grandparent I really like verses 17 and 18 of Psalm 103. “But from everlasting to everlasting the Lord’s love is with those who fear him, and his righteousness with their children’s children—with those who keep his covenant and remember to obey his precepts.”
I think we grandparents have the responsibility to be involved in our grandchildren’s lives (as much as possible) and to be a godly example of a life of praise. Our children and grandchildren need to see, as well as hear, our praise to God for all His benefits!
Note to self: more praising God today and less on self-pity or complaining.
Dear God, today I thank You for your compassion and love and especially for renewing my strength. Bless our grandchildren and protect them from the evil one. Amen
Your post reminded me of my gratitude to my grandparents especially my maternal grandmother. Some days I see her influence more than any other member of my extended family. May I be worthy of such witness for my grands…