Bless The Lord, O My Soul

"Bless the Lord, O my soul." (Psalm 103:1a) My favorite passage of scripture. It's such a simple phrase, but it's the Word of God and it carries an amazing message and so much power and victory. When I'm going through a rough time and it seems as if everything is so hard and I'm not going to make it, just saying this verse blesses me with a new strength and victory in surrender. To be able to say in the most trying times, "bless the Lord" gives me courage. It reminds me that no matter what happens, the Lord is in control and He is looking out for me and doing all for my best. That He knows exactly what I'm feeling while I'm feeling it, that He understands, He loves, He cares. That I can "bless the Lord" because He never let go. He NEVER lets go. So why worry? Why fear? Just "Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name."  -A.M.L.