Psalm 103:1-5 (NIV)

1 Praise the LORD, my soul;

all my inmost being, praise his holy name.

2 Praise the LORD, my soul,

and forget not all his benefits—

3 who forgives all your sins

and heals all your diseases,

4 who redeems your life from the pit

and crowns you with love and compassion,

5 who satisfies your desires with good things

so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.

Reflection:

We find David proclaiming from his own heart, with grateful remembrance of all the mercies and blessings he has received from God. David’s praise here focuses on the good things for which to praise God: He forgives our sins (every one), heals our diseases (every one), redeems us from death (saves our life), crowns us with love and compassion (a paradise crown), satisfying our desires with good things (beauty eternal), and renews our youth (like the eagle’s). What an incredible amount that we received - all without deserving any of them.

Responding to the Transmission:

Let us take a moment to remember all the mercies and blessings that we have received. This is a good exercise that we ought to do frequently. With thankful hearts, let us join with David and praise God from the depths of our hearts because we have received much: both forgiveness and healing.