In God’s Word: Bless His Name (By Mike Mills)

As we witness the increasing turmoil and unrest in the world and in our country it is important that we know from whence our blessings and our protection comes. As we see the increasing amount of hatred and the decreasing amount of compassion for others among us we must know that as followers of the Most High that we have one who watches over and protects us from the ravages of this world.

“Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy, who satisfies you with good so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s. “ (Psalm 103:2-5)

Yes, let us not forget that it is the Lord God that watches over us and provides for us in times of trouble and strife.

“The Lord works righteousness and justice for all who are oppressed.” (Psalm 103:6)

Just as the Lord used Moses to bring the Israelites out of bondage to the Egyptians so too does he lift us from the bondages of sin, leading us in righteousness  as he lifts us from the pit of destruction. Bless his holy name, bless his holy name!

“The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.” (Psalm 103:8)

“He does not deal with us according to our sins, nor repay us according to our iniquities. For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so far does he remove our transgressions from us.” (Psalm 103:10-12)

By his grace we are saved and by his mercy we are forgiven our sins and iniquities, for even though we stumble at times and do not follow his will in all things he still forgives us and loves and keeps us safe in his arms from the troubles of this world. For all who fear him and strive to follow his will and wishes each day, the Lord gives of his utmost love and mercy.

“As a father shows compassion to his children, so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear him. For he knows our frame, he remembers that we are dust.” (Psalm 103:13-14)

The Bible says that the Father knows even the hairs on your head, he knows each of us so well and loves us so much that he allows us to become his own through the sacrifice of his Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. Bless the Lord, O my soul!

Our days are few as we live out our lives on earth and then we are gone, much as the wind passes over a blade of grass, the wind dries it as it passes over it and it is gone.

“But the steadfast love of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear him, and his righteousness to children’s children to those who keep his covenant and remember to do his commandments. The Lord has established his throne in the heavens, and his kingdom rules over all.” (Psalm 103:17-19)

Let us not forget that the Lord God is in charge and rules over all the universe, let us not forget that we are to call upon him in times of need and not rely on our own understanding. Let us be his children and he our Father.

“Bless the Lord, all his works, in all places of his dominion. Bless the Lord, O my soul!