Forget Not - Psalm 103

We are focusing on Psalm 103, where David reminds his soul not to forget all the benefits of knowing and walking with the Lord. It’s a call to remember God’s goodness—His mercy, forgiveness, healing, compassion, and love—even when life tries to blur it out.

Psalm 103:2 (NLT) — “Let all that I am praise the Lord; may I never forget the good things he does for me.”

Have you ever walked into a room and completely forgotten why you were there? It happens to all of us. And sometimes, we do that with God, too. Life piles up, distractions pull us in a hundred directions, and before long—we’ve forgotten His goodness.

Psalm 103 is like a spiritual reset button. It says, “Hey, soul—don’t forget who God is and what He’s done.”

Today, let’s remember. Let’s revisit all the benefits that come with belonging to a God who is kind, forgiving, strong, compassionate, and faithful.

We often think of “benefits” in terms of a job—healthcare, vacation time, a 401(k). But David says walking with God has benefits far more valuable. And we need to remember them—because forgetfulness breeds fear, but remembrance stirs up faith.

One benefit in Psalm 103 is found in verse 3: “He forgives all my sins and heals all my diseases.”

We’re not halfway forgiven—we’re completely washed clean. Healing isn’t always instant, but He’s always working.

Think of how often we replay our regrets—conversations, guilt, motives, and actions—over and over. But God says, “I don’t remember those anymore.” He forgives all.

Physical, emotional, spiritual—He cares about every part of you.

If God has forgiven you, why are you still carrying it? Where do you need God’s healing touch today?

Next comes verse 4: “He redeems me from death and crowns me with love and tender mercies.”

That means He rescues us from things we didn’t even see coming. And He doesn’t just save you—He adorns you with value.

Like a parent grabbing a child before they step into traffic—we don’t always see the danger, but He does. You are loved, not tolerated. You are cherished, not overlooked.

Say this to yourself: “I wear the crown of God’s love.”

Life can become busy and overwhelming, and in all that noise, we can forget that God is good, faithful, merciful, compassionate, and here to guide us and love us like a Father. His words and His love are real and true.

David, all throughout the Psalms, reminds us of who God is and how much love and compassion He has for us. This is a reminder that though life will be hard, God is unchanging in His love for us, and we should praise Him through it all.

Psalm 103:2 (NLT) — “Let all that I am praise the Lord; may I never forget the good things he does for me.”

Most of us live in a world where you get what you earn. But not with God. Psalm 103 says He does not deal with us according to our sins—and that’s really good news.

God gives us mercy bigger than our mistakes.

Psalm 103:8 — “The Lord is compassionate and merciful, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love.”

We expect God to be quick to anger, and if you’ve read through the Old Testament, you see that He is a just God—but also patient and loving. He’s not quick to anger but rich in patience and love.

We can never wear out God’s mercy.

God isn’t surprised by our limits. He built them in. So even though we make mistakes and have weaknesses, God loves us and gives us His strength.

God’s love is everlasting, and He separates us from our past through salvation.

Psalm 103:17 — “But the love of the Lord remains forever with those who fear him.”

Everything in life shifts, fades, and changes—but His love endures.

Our past can really hold us back, but once we are saved and become children of God, He has removed our sins and our past. We don’t need to keep holding on to what God has already taken away.

Through every season—high or low—His love has held you.

What season are you in right now, and how has God’s love shown up?

Psalm 103:2 (NLT) — “Let all that I am praise the Lord; may I never forget the good things he does for me.”

David starts and ends this psalm the same way: “Bless the Lord, O my soul.” Why? Because sometimes you have to tell your soul what to do—especially when it forgets.

Psalm 103:1 — “Let all that I am praise the Lord…”Psalm 103:20-22 — Angels, heavens, works of God—all are praising Him.

When your feelings are all over the place, speak truth over them. You’re joining a much bigger choir when you praise God.

Start your day with a soul pep talk: “Soul, we’re praising the Lord today.” Step outside and take 30 seconds to notice creation around you.

Let all God has done fill you and bring peace to your soul.

When you remember all God has done, it puts the “now” in perspective.

When life feels overwhelming, praise brings clarity.

Let’s go back to the beginning with Psalm 103:2 — “May I never forget the good things He does for me.”

Forgetfulness steals gratitude. When we forget what God has done for us, our struggles can overwhelm us.

Start a “Remember List”—write down three things God has done for you. Go back and read it often so you’ll stay filled with hope in the Lord.

In Psalm 103, David wasn’t reminding God of His benefits—he was reminding himself. When we take time to reflect, remember, and bless the Lord with our words, our hearts begin to line up with His goodness.

Gratitude grows where remembrance lives.

Speak to your soul. Remind it of the truth. God has been good—and He’s not done.

Bless the Lord, O my soul.—and He’s not done. Bless the Lord, O my soul.