Psalm 103:1–5 (NLT)
Let all that I am praise the Lord;
with my whole heart, I will praise His holy name.
Let all that I am praise the Lord;
may I never forget the good things He does for me.
He forgives all my sins
and heals all my diseases.
He redeems me from death
and crowns me with love and tender mercies.
He fills my life with good things.
My youth is renewed like the eagle’s!
David’s words in Psalm 103 aren’t quiet or reserved—they’re a joyful shout of gratitude. You can hear the urgency in his voice as he tells his soul, “Let all that I am praise the Lord!” He’s not interested in half-hearted worship. He wants every part of his being—mind, heart, memory, and emotions—to rise up in praise.
It’s easy to go through the motions in our spiritual life. But David reminds us that praise should come from deep within. He’s not only commanding his voice to sing; he’s stirring his heart to remember.
Don’t Forget What God Has Done
“May I never forget the good things He does for me.”
It’s a sobering thought—how quickly we forget. We forget answered prayers. We forget the times God carried us through. We forget the blessings, both big and small. And when we forget, our praise grows cold.
David counters forgetfulness with a list of what God has done. Not theory. Not theology. But real, personal, life-changing benefits:
- He forgives all my sins. Every single one—washed clean, no record kept. What greater gift is there?
- He heals all my diseases. Whether it’s your body, your heart, or your past—God is the Great Physician.
- He redeems me from death. From spiritual death. From despair. From eternal separation. God steps in and rescues.
- He crowns me with love and tender mercies. Not only does God rescue us, He honors us with His kindness. He treats us like royalty.
- He fills my life with good things. This line is the heartbeat of the psalm. David looked around at his life—not perfect, not without hardship—and still declared, “God has filled my life.”
- My youth is renewed like the eagle’s! Walking with God brings renewal. Strength. Fresh hope. A lift in your spirit even when your body is tired.
What About You?
Take a moment today to reflect. Has God filled your life with good things? Have you experienced forgiveness? Healing? Renewal?
If so, let all that you are praise the Lord.
Not just with words, but with a grateful heart that remembers.
Don’t rush past the blessings. Stop. Remember. And give thanks.
God has filled your life with good things—and He’s not finished yet.
