July 29, 2015: SOAP #2064

Scripture: Psalm (NIV) 103:1 Praise the Lord, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. 2 Praise the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits…

Observation: In order to “forget not” we must do some active remembering. We must purposefully focus our minds on recalling the benefits of the Lord. It is not that his benefits are hard to remember, but that the world is full of thoughts seeking our attention. We are not minds with wills of their own to think whatever comes along. We are spiritual beings who have minds needing to be disciplined and focused.

Application: I could spend all morning recalling the benefits I have experienced in my past. I could spend all afternoon recalling the benefits I presently enjoy. I could spend all evening contemplating the benefits I will experience in my future and for all eternity! After all the scripture says, “forget not ALL his benefits!”

Prayer: Heavenly Father, as your child, I should be known as a thankful person. Holy Spirit, keep bringing to mind those things for which I should be thankful. Amen