Benefits

Psalms 103 is a wonderful passage of Scripture to start your day by praying through each verse.

Praying through Scripture keeps your mind sharp, fresh and focused. As you read aloud each verse of this Psalm or any other portion of God's word, it will be build faith. Faith comes by hearing and hearing the word of God (Romans 10:17).

And when you read the word of God aloud, you rehearse in God's hearing all that He has promised you. He's not forgetful nor does He lie, but it helps us to remember His faithfulness and keep deception and the lies of the Devil far from our ears. These are some of benefits when you read Scripture as you pray.

Generally, you want to weave praise and adoration through your times of prayer. Gratitude keeps the direction of prayer going upward and outward rather than sinking inward and downward, until you are consumed by your own cares and worries. Your focus is no longer on Christ, but a crisis.

Let me give you an example from Psalms 103: 1:1-2.

A Psalm of David. Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name.

Father, I come to bless your holy name. There is none beside you, none like you! This morning I come to bless you. My soul will make it's boast in you. God, give me the strength, the joy and the power to bring you an offering of praise!

Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:

Thank you Lord for healing my body, giving me life and strength. I'm here this morning, Jesus, because you got me out of bed. Thank you for the work you are doing in my family. Even if I don't see an immediate change, I will bless you because I know you are still at work! Help me throughout this day not to forget your benefits. Help me to extend your benefits of grace, kindness and mercy to others in need.

As you pray through the Scriptures, you will hear God's voice echoing back a truth as you read and meditate. The most wonderful benefit of praying through the Scriptures is your ear will become trained in hearing the voice of God. And when you need to hear His voice the most, the Holy Spirit will bring to your mind the Scriptures that you prayed in faith.