Psalm 103:1 – “Praise the Lord, O my soul.  With all that is within me, praise his holy name.”

Psalm 103 begins with the entreaty to praise God unceasingly and excessively in the minds of some.  (It is not possible to praise God too much.)  It reminds us of God’s awesomeness and extravagant love and blessings.

We are enjoined to praise Him with our entire being (body, soul, and spirit) and to keep His blessings and benefits in the forefront of our minds. How can we not express gratitude when we remember who He is and all He has done?

The “All” inclusion is to be kept in our consciousness day and night. Forgiveness of ALL our sins.  Healing of ALL our diseases.  Redemption, protection, provision, revelation, and guidance are our constant companions. In that Oneness with Him, our grateful hearts and sacrificial offerings from our lips open the door to a coronation where we have permanent residence in His loving-kindness and compassion.   

In that condition, we are satisfied with His goodness and tangible blessings in everyday life. The cherry on the top of the ice cream Sunday is the renewal of our youth (vigor, vitality, strength, energy, enthusiasm, and daring).

Psalm 104:15 is intriguing. God gives His children “wine that makes man’s heart glad, oil to make his face shine, and bread that sustains man’s heart.”

Let me suggest that, among other things, this is a revelation and invitation to Kingdom life!

• Wine (the blood of Jesus, remember the communication service) to make our hearts glad (free, forgiven, fellowship). Salvation is referred to as containing Joy throughout the Scriptures.
• Oil to make man’s face shine. (Oil is symbolic of the Holy Spirit and the anointing.)   We receive the atoning of the Blood transforming us, then the Holy Spirit to make us glow with His presence and open the door to the revelation and power of God.
• Bread that sustains man’s heart.  (Man can’t live by natural food (bread) alone but by every Word God speaks)

We enter the family by the Blood, are empowered by the Spirit, and are sustained by the Word.   None of the three can be omitted.  I suggest one more thing that is not a gift but an action that is needful if not indispensable.  That is Prayer!   

Prayer keeps us in constant contact with God. It keeps the efficacy of the blood fresh in our hearts. It keeps the pipeline of the anointing open and enables us to feast on the banquet of the Word, which continually instructs us in the pathway of life.

Psalm 107:33-39 contrasts two lifestyles—the barrenness of ungodliness and the fruitfulness of godliness.

In Psalm 108:3, the Psalmist gives us a picture of how to begin each day: “I will awaken the dawn! I will give thanks to You, Adonai, among the peoples; I will sing praises to You among the nations.”   Begin the day with praise and thanksgiving.

Psalm 111:10 – “The fear (reverence) of Adonai is the beginning of wisdom. (Beginning is a starting place) ALL who follow His precepts have good understanding.”   Do you want to know what to do?   Be covered with the blood, filled with the Spirit, and saturated with the Word.   Awaken each day with gratitude and praise.  Reverence Him and pursue His precepts. Good understanding is a natural byproduct of that life! Victory is ours; seize!

Learn the Power of Unceasing Praise and enjoy the fullness of the Holy Spirit at work in your life!