Psalms 103: A Remedy To Stop Complaining

Many times the Lord will prompt me to read Psalms 103 whenever I have a bad attitude or fall headlong into a pit of complaining.

The first few verses become launching points to focus on Him and reflect on His goodness. Life is not always good but His goodness never fails.


103 Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name.

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

3 Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases;

4 Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies;

5 Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle's. (KJV).


I believe the remedy to stop complaining is found in the first verse. We have to will ourselves (with God's strength) to bless His name rather than blame or accuse God of not coming through for us. Remember God is our on side and He is with us not against us which should cause us to be grateful than grumble and bemoan any lack or unfilled needs.

Verse 3 speaks to me now - when we are in poor health or taken ill it takes an extra measure of strength to thank God for health and wholeness when we feel anything but healthy. Worship is a sacrifice that gives way to faith to see what is unseen. In turns this gives way to hope that God will restore - and when we chose to thank Him - often the answer is on its way! We don't call sickness or disease good but God is always, always good to us. Many times people were healed simply by saying thank you.

Beloved, take some time and read Psalms 103 not only thank God for what He has done in your life but praise Him for what He will do in the lives of others you touch. A believer who cultivates worship in good and bad times will attract many who will desire to know what is the secret of not giving way to complaining and heavy heart.