Stirring Up the Soul to Bless the Lord

"Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits…." Psalm 103:1, 2 This psalm is about one who, blessed of God, blesses God. The psalmist lists numerous benefits of God towards himself, and then towards the church. He stirs up his soul to praise this God. He calls the church and all creation to join in the praise. His firm belief: God is worthy of such praise. And indeed the church believes the same thing....