Bless the Lord; O my soul

"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 satifies your mouth with good things,
So that your youth is renewed like the eagle's."

Psalm 103:1-5

5 reasons out of many many to bless the Lord today:

1) Courage to stand up to my GM for dishonest behaviour on her part in order to cover her own ass... actually spoke up in front of her to the CEO that it was her directive that caused the mistake, not anybody else's. Thank God for redeeming my life from destruction and for governing values that have been established in my life through studying His word over the years... so much more to learn!

2) Got my incentive bonus in cheque form today... :) a much needed sum of money which was highly unexpected and underserving.. but will help to form a good base (quote unquote) and pay off some loans... thank God for His provisions and for satisfying my mouth with good things.

3) For a wonderful friend to share the joys and woes with... someone i can call to verify the "decision to go against GM" and to get unwavering support in so many ways... thank GOd for His benefits.

4) For a wonderful time of renewal of faith over easter through the concert and worship... desiring to see the power and work of the Holy Spirit in my life and ministry... not just by my own might and strength (which is often sorely lacking) but by the power of the Spirit working in my life... that others may see and glorify my Father in heaven... thank God for crowning me with lovingkindness and tender mercies.

5) Most importantly, that my heart still feels each time i recall the suffering and death of the Lord Jesus in MY stead, for MY sins.. may i never lose the wonder of it all... easter concert "this is My Son" is the true epitome of His love... the words of a Father who loves us:

"Don't you know, this is My Son, whose flesh you've torn
Don't you care, this is My Son you've crowned with thorns
My precious child... you've tortured and abused
Even though, though I could save Him from this shame,
Though I could rescue Him from pain...

I CHOSE TO LET HIM DIE FOR you..."
Thank God for forgiving my iniquities...

My heart is full of praise for the Lord... I am so so undeserving, but so so blessed... teach me to walk in Your ways and to please You in all that I do...