Forget Not All His Benefits

"Praise the LORD , O my soul, and forget not all his benefits- who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion, who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's."
{Psalm 103:2-5}

how often do i recount the things God has done? not often enough. if i were to ponder more of the benefits of believing in Christ, my heart would focus more on the positive things, instead of becoming distracted with the world.

the author of this psalm makes a list:

• God forgives all our sin
• God heals all our ailments
• God redeems our lives from the pits of hell
• God crowns us with love and compassion
• God satisfies our desires with good things so that we are renewed

how many of these acts have you experienced? what else has Christ done for you? what should my response be? the author begins by praising God. i, too, should give thanks to the One who deserves it for the good He has done for me.

Luke 17:11-18 describes 10 guys whom Jesus healed from the sickness. Jesus told the 10 men to go, and show themselves to the priest. only one of the men returns to thanks Him for the healing. this is Jesus response, "Were not all ten cleansed? Where are the other nine? Was no one found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner?" let us respond to our Father, for He is good and His love endures forever. {Ps. 100:5}

Amazing Father, oh what joy divine to have Your blessings bestowed upon us. hear our hearts sing of Your goodness, Your mercy, Your compassion, and so much more. be praised for rescuing us from the dominion of darkness. You are worthy of our praise, glory, and honor.
By the Name of Jesus, Amen