• Psalm 103
  • Bless the Lord with all my being (Psalm 103:1)
    • No half-hearted effort will suffice.
    • How can I bless the Lord?
    • Hebrews 13:15
  • Do not forget His blessings (Psalms 103:2-5)
    • My soul “must forget none of His benefits.”
    • My soul should pause to count my blessings from God.
  • Observe the Lord’s compassion, lovingkindness, and grace in His forgiveness of our sins (Psalms 103:6-14)
    • God is righteous, and His righteousness is a matter of record.
    • His anger is slow and limited (Psalms 103:6-9).
    • I have not received what I deserved concerning my sins (Psalms 103:10)
      • Mercy: when I don’t get the punishment I deserve.
      • Grace: when I do get blessings I don’t deserve.
    • The Lord’s lovingkindness and compassion are unlimited to those who fear Him (Psalms 103:11-14).
  • The Lord’s lovingkindness is from everlasting to everlasting (Psalms 103:15-18).
    • Man’s days on earth are fleeting (Psalms 103:15-16).
      • Isaiah 40:6-7; James 4:14
    • However, God’s lovingkindness has no end for those who obey Him (Psalms 103:17-18).
  • Everyone under His rule shall bless the Lord (Psalms 103:19-22)
    • No one is exempt from the rule of God (Psalms 103:19).
    • Therefore, everyone should bless the Lord (Psalms 103:20-22).
      • The angels
      • The heavenly hosts
      • The work of God’s hands (Psalms 148:5-6)
      • My soul