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Word Filled Wednesday – Bless the Lord, O My Soul

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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:
Who forgives all your iniquities,
  Who heals all your diseases,
Who redeems your life from destruction,
 Who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies,
Who satisfies your mouth with good things,
So that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.
Psalms 103:1-5

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Gratitude seems to come alive the closer we get to Thanksgiving.  We all have so much to be thankful for and the warmth and excitement of the holiday sparks our hearts to thankfulness.
This year, I purposed to use the month of November to count my blessings and be thankful.  Whew…who would have thought it was hard to stay diligent in being thankful!  Gratitude should always be  a part of our heart, but often the stresses of daily life mask it.  When I need to release and refresh my thankful heart, this passage of God’s Word is a great reminder.  May we join together and Bless the Lord this Thanksgiving.  May we not forget all His benefits and then name them one by one!  An attitude of gratitude is  beautiful thing that adds beauty all around us. 




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  1. I think you call that "Thanksliving"!

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  2. wise words you said for us not to forget God's benefits! I have been known to think about them during my prayer time and thank him for such much! I am so thankful He is my everything!

    betty

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  3. I love that Psalm and have heard it put to song...it is floating through my head now, and I love it. Good way to start my morning. I have enjoyed reading your thankful list on the side. I am doing one too. We have soo much to be thankful for! BLESSINGS

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  4. I am singing..."Bless the Lord, O my Soul....Bless the Lord!"
    Love this!

    May we rediscover all we have to be thankful for and immerse ourselves in Thanksgiving everyday!

    loved it!
    lori

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  5. Beautiful verses. Perfect for Thanksgiving.

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  6. Amen! I love this psalm and you have me singing as well!

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  7. Beautiful! May God bless you this Thanksgiving. I'm thankful for this blog : )

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  8. Couldn't help notice that it's "Bless the Lord, Oh my soul" not "Bless me, Oh Lord." Perfect.

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  9. Hoping you had a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family!!

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