Thanksgiving Scripture - Nov 13

Thanksgiving Month Introduction...

Psalm 103:1-13
（Memorization Scripture 1-5,8-13）
1 Bless the Lord, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name!
2 Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits:
3 Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases,
4 Who redeems your life from destruction, Who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies,
5 Who satisfies your mouth with good things, So that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.
6 The Lord executes righteousness. And justice for all who are oppressed.
7 He made known His ways to Moses, His acts to the children of Israel.
8 The Lord is merciful and gracious, Slow to anger, and abounding in mercy.
9 He will not always strive with us, Nor will He keep His anger forever.
10 He has not dealt with us according to our sins, Nor punished us according to our iniquities.
11 For as the heavens are high above the earth, So great is His mercy toward those who fear Him;
12 As far as the east is from the west, So far has He removed our transgressions from us.
13 As a father pities his children, So the Lord pities those who fear Him.

【Reflection】Have you ever spoken to yourself? When you face the lows of life, have you ever encouraged yourself to praise the Lord? In today's psalm, David begins by saying, "Bless the Lord, O my soul; and all that is within me, bless His holy name!" It seems that even David's heart needed some encouragement to give thanks to God. David reminds himself not to forget all the favors of the Lord, how He forgives all his iniquities and heals all his diseases. Not only He redeems his life from destruction, but also crowns him with lovingkindness and tender mercies; and satisfies his desires with good things, so that his youth is renewed like the eagle's. As he recounts all of God's grace, the Holy Spirit opens his heart to know the love and mercy of God, which is exceedingly wide, long, high, and deep, beyond our comprehension!
Perhaps today, there are some challenges in your life, please do not let your despondent heart take control of you. On the contrary, like David, let us also tell ourselves, "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."