Psalm 103:2–3 “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases.” This is one of those passages where David is deliberately talking to his own soul, commanding it to remember who God is and what God does. When you slow down and unpack it, the depth is stunning. 1. “Bless the LORD, O my soul…” — A deliberate act of remembrance David isn’t speaking casually. He is summoning his inner life — emotions, thoughts, memory, will — to honor God. This is intentional worship, not passive feeling. He’s saying: “Soul, don’t drift. Focus. Remember.” 2. “…and forget not all His benefits” — Spiritual amnesia is real David knows the human heart forgets God’s goodness quickly, especially under pressure. So he commands himself to remember the concrete things God has done. 3. “Who forgiveth all thine iniquities…” — Wholeness begins with forgiveness. David starts with the deepest healing: sin forgiven. He places spiritual restoration before physical healing because Scripture consistently teaches that wholeness begins in the soul. Forgiveness is not a side benefit — it is the foundation of every other blessing. 4. “…who healeth all thy diseases” — God as the source of restoration. This line speaks to God’s power to heal: Physical sickness, Emotional wounds, and Spiritual brokenness. It does not promise a life without sickness, but it does reveal: God is the healer, healing is part of His character, and restoration is His intention for His people. I hope you enjoyed and received from this quick refresher.
SOMETIME WE NEED TO TALK TO OURSELF, AND REMIND OURSELF ABOUT WHO GOD IS, AND WHAT GOD DOES.
God is so perfectly Holy that He is completely removed from what we are. But in His holiness, He is also perfect in His love. God loves us so completely. He will never leave us or abandon us to face difficult times alone. He will walk with us through the darkness. He will rejoice with us during the good times. God does not send us on a hard path to find our way to holiness without Him – He is there with us, helping us. 1 Chronicles 29:12-13 “Wealth and honor come from you; you are the ruler of all things. In your hands are strength and power to exalt and give strength to all. 13 Now, our God, we give you thanks, and praise your glorious name.” Psalm 48:14 “For such is God, Our God forever and ever; He will guide us until death.” Psalm 54:4 “Behold, God is my helper; The Lord is the sustainer of my soul.” Psalm 37:7 “Be still in the presence of the Lord, and wait patiently for him to act. Don’t worry about evil people who prosper or fret about their wicked schemes.” Psalm 62:5–8 Wait calmly for God alone, my soul, because my hope comes from him. He alone is my rock and my savior—my stronghold. I cannot be shaken. My salvation and my glory depend on God. God is the rock of my strength, my refuge. Trust him at all times, you people. Pour out your hearts in his presence. God is our refuge. Selah As the seasons of life change, and chaos surrounds us we must stand firm on the Word of God. God has revealed a part of Himself to us so that we can know Him. God is faithful. He keeps all of His promises. He is always with us and will never abandon us. He is our anchor, our strength. He never changes. He is changing us into something better.
In Psalm Psalm 86:11 we read: Teach me Thy way, O LORD; I will walk in Thy truth. Unite my heart to fear Thy name. In Psalm 25:4 we read: Show me Thy ways, O LORD. Teach me Thy paths, while in Proverbs 3:6 we read: In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: for Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen Matthew 6:13 GOD’S WAY Show us Thy way O Lord. Let us walk in Thy paths. Lead us into Thy truth and teach us Thy grace. All is well! God is doing wonderful things. But allow your eyes to be opened to see Him. Permit your ears to be unblocked to hear Him. Open your heart to understand His ways. His Peace The way will open up as we hear the still small voice saying.. this is the path walk in it – these are the words speak them. No evil shall befall you for I AM your God, and I have scheduled every day of your life. Secure your mind on Him and He will keep you in perfect peace.. so that Peace like a flowing river cleanses and washes all irritants far away.
GET TO KNOW GOD, STAND ON HIS PROMISES, AND GOD WILL TAKE CARE OF YOU.
Hebrews 4:14 We need to hold on to our declaration of faith: We have a superior chief priest who has gone through the heavens. That person is Jesus, the Son of God. Hebrews 10:23 We must continue to hold firmly to our declaration of faith. The one who made the promise is faithful. Revelation 2:25 Just hold on to what you have until I come. Stay Faithful to God 1 Corinthians 4:2 “Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.” Revelation 2:10 “Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.” Hebrews 10:23 “Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;)” God Rewards the Faithful Matthew 25:21“Well done, thou good and faithful servant… enter thou into the joy of thy lord.” Hebrews 6:10 “For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love…”
LET US REMAIN FAITHFUL, AND BE BLESSED BY GOD IN OUR DAILY WALK, THEN RECEIVE THE CROWN OF LIFE. GLORY!!! HALLELUJAH!!!
Job 20:5 the triumph of the wicked is short-lived, and the joy of the godless person lasts only a moment? 2 Timothy 2:16 Avoid pointless discussions. People who ⸤pay attention to these pointless discussions⸥ will become more ungodly. Have nothing to do with godless philosophical discussions—they only lead further and further away from God. Nothing is more dangerous than associating with the ungodly. IF YOU ARE GODLY YOUR BEST FRIEND SHOULD NOT BE UNGODLY. Searching for true happiness in the context of a godless life is like looking for a needle in a haystack that doesn’t have any. NOW LET US TAKE A CLOSE LOOK AT THE Behavior of the Godless Proverbs 11:9 The godless destroy others with their words. Proverbs 12:12 The godless crave evil and are trapped by their desires. Proverbs 14:32 The godless are overthrown by their own wickedness. 2 Timothy 3:1–5 A detailed list of godless behaviors in the last days—self‑love, pride, rebellion, pleasure‑seeking, and empty religion. Titus 1:16 They claim to know God but deny Him by their actions. LET US MAKE SURE WE DO NOT GO ABOUT OUR DAILY WALK WITH A GODLESS BEHAVIOR. Titus 2:11–12 Teaches us that God’s grace trains believers to reject godlessness and live upright lives. 2 Peter 3:7 By God’s word, the present heaven and earth are designated to be burned. They are being kept until the day ungodly people will be judged and destroyed.
IT IS NOT IN OUR BEST INTEREST TO LIVE A GODLESS LIFE. THINK ABOUT IT, AND MAKE THE NECESSARY CHANGES. AMEN, AND AMEN.
Psalm 15:2 The one who walks with integrity, does what is righteous, and speaks the truth within his heart. Proverbs 10:9 “Whoever lives honestly will live securely, but whoever lives dishonestly will be found out.” Proverbs 28:18 Whoever lives honestly will be safe. Whoever lives dishonestly will fall all at once. Proverbs 11:5 “The righteousness of innocent people makes their road smooth, but wicked people fall by their own wickedness.” Habakkuk 2:4 “Look at the proud person. He is not right in himself. But the righteous person will live because of his faithfulness. Proverbs 11:20 Devious people are disgusting to the LORD, but he is delighted with those whose ways are innocent.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT. ALLOW THIS WORD FROM GOD TO BE A GUIDE UNTO YOUR LIFE.
Psalm 9:10 Those who know your name trust you, O LORD, because you have never deserted those who seek your help. Psalm 91:9–11You, O LORD, are my refuge! You have made the Most High your home. No harm will come to you. No sickness will come near your house. He will put his angels in charge of you to protect you in all your ways. Isaiah 12:2 Look! God is my Savior. I am confident and unafraid, because the LORD is my strength and my song. He is my Savior.”
Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding. Solomon writes about the importance of trusting in the Lord. To trust anything or anyone other than the Lord leads to disaster. He goes on the remind his reader, “Don’t consider yourself wise.” Solomon is saying in as many ways as possible, to stay humble; put the Lord so high, and yourself so low, that there will never be a chance of confusing their proper places. We live in a culture where we are told to trust no one but ourselves, that evidence is necessary in all circumstances, and if we do not understand we cannot be expected to follow. This is the exact opposite of what we have been called to do by Christ. We do not have the whole picture, and so our view is flawed. This causes our understanding to be untrustworthy. If we cannot trust ourselves, who can we trust? The only answer is God. God is the only one that holds the big picture, and we can trust Him, especially when we do not understand.
IF WE WILL BE HONEST, WE WILL ADMIT THAT WE CANNOT TRUST OURSELVES, WE DO WHAT WE SAY WE WILL NOT DO, AND WE DON’T DO WHAT WE SAY WE ARE GOING TO DO. WE MAKE THE WRONG DECISIONS BECAUSE WE DON’T HAVE THE PROPER UNDERSTANDING. TRUST GOD, HE DOES WHAT HE SAYS HE WILL DO, HE DOESN’T DO WHAT HE SAYS HE WILL NOT DO, AND HE DOES NOT MAKE MISTAKES. TRUST GOD!!!
Psalm 84:12 O LORD of Armies, blessed is the person who trusts you. Proverbs 3:6 In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths smooth.
Ephesians 3:12 We can go to God with bold confidence through faith in Christ. Hebrews 4:16 So we can go confidently to the throne of God’s kindness to receive mercy and find kindness, which will help us at the right time. Psalm 145:18 The LORD is near to everyone who prays to him, to every faithful person who prays to him. Isaiah 55:6 Seek the LORD while he may be found. Call on him while he is near.
IN TIMES OF NEED REMEMBR YOU HAVE ACCESS TO GOD. IN TIMES OF JOY REMEMBER YOU HAVE ACCESS TO GOD. LET US SPEND TIME WITH GOD.
1 John 4:1 (GW) “Dear friends, don’t believe all people who say that they have the Spirit. Instead, test them to see whether the Spirit is from God, because there are many false prophets in the world.” 1 Thess 5:21 Instead, test everything. Hold on to what is good. Romans 12:9 (GW) “Love sincerely. Hate evil. Hold on to what is good.” Ephesians 5:10–11 (GW) “Determine which things please the Lord. Have nothing to do with the useless works that darkness produces. Instead, expose them for what they are.” Proverbs 14:15 (GW) “A gullible person believes anything, but a sensible person watches his step.” 2 Peter 2:1 False prophets were among God’s people ⸤in the past⸥, as false teachers will be among you. They will secretly bring in their own destructive teachings. They will deny the Lord, who has bought them, and they will bring themselves swift destruction.
DON’T BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU ARE TOLD. CHECK TO SEE IF IT IS TRULY FROM GOD.
