As we are coming into the Thanksgiving season, we generally think of all the things we have to be thankful for. It is normal to look around us and see all the physical things that can lead to a heart of thanksgiving. However, this year, I encourage you to look at all the spiritual aspects of your life, and praise God for all those ways He has blessed you!
Psalm 103:1-5 says, “My soul, bless the Lord, and all that is within me, bless His holy Name. My soul, bless the Lord, and do not forget all His benefits. He forgives all your iniquity; He heals all your diseases. He redeems your life from the pit; He crowns you with faithful love and compassion.” Through Jesus, we have been redeemed, forgiven, and healed. His faithful love surrounds us, and His compassion overflows towards us. These few verses are just a portion of a Bible FILLED with so many ways the Lord has blessed us in the spiritual realm.
Now I want us to focus on a portion of those verses: My soul, bless the Lord, and do not forget all His benefits. Sometimes it is easy to forget all the wonderful gifts God has given us. But here we see the Bible reminds us not to forget them! I challenge you to renew your mind to all the spiritual blessings you have through Christ. This season through our worship, let’s embrace a heart of thanksgiving to our God and all the spiritual gifts He has bestowed upon us.