Bless the Lord
“Bless the Lord, O my soul,
and all that is within me, bless God’s holy name.”
--Psalm 103: 1
These words are the opening words to an ancient Jewish hymn that talks about the many ways the writer experienced the power of God in life. They are also the words that inspired contemporary composer Andrae Crouch to write the song, “Bless the Lord, O my soul”, about 30 years ago. Hopefully these words also resonate in your soul today and hopefully you can take time to discover multiple reasons for blessing the name of the Holy One.
During this season Christians are inspired by the words of Mary as she took time to bless the Lord for all the good that she was experiencing in her life. The beautiful words of the Magnificat are found in the Gospel of Luke, chapter 1, verses 47-55. They are an excellent example of a person who feels extremely blessed. Taking a moment to read this prayer may serve as an additional inspiration for us to examine our blessings.
Many times our weeks are demanding. As we reflect on the ways we are blessed and offer thanks for those blessings, we find we are able to view our challenging times in a healthier way.
A prayer: God of life, you have watched and continue to watch over me in all I do. Your grace is truly amazing. Thanks to you, now and always for your steadfast love. Amen.
Ben Keckler
12.17.08
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