Psalm 103 shows how we must actively recall the steadfast love and benefits of God, and to resist the spiritual amnesia that so easily creeps into our lives. Life is full of distractions, and the gravitational pull is always toward forgetfulness, not just in our daily routines but in our spiritual walk as well.

This is not a new problem—ancient Israel was repeatedly warned to remember the Lord and not to forget His works. The antidote to this forgetfulness is intentional self-talk, as modeled by David in Psalm 103: “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits.” This is not just a poetic exercise, but a spiritual discipline that rewires our hearts and minds toward gratitude and praise.

SERMON BIG IDEA:

We bless the Lord through recalling his steadfast love, which leads to praise.