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Bible verse
Psalm 103:1
“Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name.”
What it means
The psalmist preaches to himself, summoning his whole inner being to bless the Lord. Worship is not always a feeling that arrives on its own; sometimes we must call our own soul to attention and remind it Who God is. Everything within us has reason to praise, for in Christ every benefit is ours: forgiveness, healing, and steadfast love. When gratitude feels far away, speak to your own heart as this psalm does, and turn its gaze back toward the God who saves.
Psalm 103:1 at a glance
| Reference | Psalm 103:1 |
|---|---|
| Book | Psalm |
| Chapter to read it in | Psalm 103 |
| Topic | worship |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Questions people ask
Where do I find Psalm 103:1?
It is in Psalm, in Psalm 103. Reading the whole chapter shows who is speaking, to whom, and why.
How can I pray Psalm 103:1?
Read it slowly once, then say it back to God in your own words, one phrase at a time. Stop on the phrase that stays with you and stay there. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray it with you.
Pray this
Jesus, our Shepherd, nothing about Psalm 103:1 is hidden from you. We bring you Psalm 103:1, worship. Make us people who love one another there. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Three small things you can do this week.
- Read all of Psalm 103 today, not only the one verse.
- Write Psalm 103:1 where you will see it, and read it aloud at the start and end of the day.
- Tell one person what this verse means to you, and ask what verse has carried them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Nothing here is a finish line. It is one door into a life with Christ and with His people.
Read it, pray it, live it
On The Living Bread you can read the whole chapter, save this verse, ask Simon to explain it, pray it over your life, and share it with someone who needs it today.
