Opening Verse
“Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name.”
Psalm 103:1 (KJV)
Introduction
Sometimes, our spirit knows what to do, but our soul lags behind. Psalm 103 is not just a declaration—it’s a command. David wasn’t asking his soul to bless the Lord—he was telling it to. That’s what we must do, especially when we don’t feel like it.
Devotional Story
A man stood in his kitchen, worn out. His week had been full of disappointments, bills, arguments, and a deep sense of heaviness. The last thing he felt like doing was praising God. But instead of sitting in silence, he lifted his voice and said, “Bless the Lord, O my soul!”
He kept saying it, louder each time. Not because he felt it, but because he believed it. And little by little, his heart caught up with his faith. His sorrow didn’t vanish in a moment, but his spirit grew stronger. That morning, he didn’t live by what he felt—he lived by what he knew: God is always worthy of praise.
What This Means
We don’t live by feelings. Feelings can lie. They come and go like the wind. If you follow feelings, you’re following the flesh. But if you speak truth to your soul, you’re walking in the Spirit. David commanded his soul to bless the Lord, even when he didn’t feel like it. So must we.
Faith is not about waiting to feel inspired. It’s about praising God because He is worthy—whether we feel it or not. Faith leads. Feelings follow.
Think About This
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Are you letting your feelings lead your faith?
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Have you ever told your soul what to do, instead of listening to it?
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What would change in your life if you praised God by faith, not emotion?
Prayer
Lord, teach me to command my soul to bless You. Help me not to live by my feelings, but by faith in Your truth. When I feel weak, remind me of Your strength. When I feel down, remind me of Your goodness. You are always worthy of praise. Amen.
Closing Verse
“For we walk by faith, not by sight.” – 2 Corinthians 5:7 (KJV)