Blessing

May today be all you need it to be. May the peace of Godand the freshness of the Holy Spirit rest in your thoughts,rule in your dreams tonight, and conquer all your fears. MayGod manifest himself today in ways you have neverexperienced. May your joys be fulfilled, your dreams becloser, and your prayers be answered. I pray that faithenters a new height for you; I pray that your territory isenlarged. I pray for peace, healing, health, happiness,prosperity, joy, true and undying love for God. Shalom, Jonah

Let’s talk a little more about Psalm 103. It seems to have something to do with a covenant, doesn’t it? As I pray about it; the answer seems to be , maybe.
******
“Good morning, God.”
“Good morning, Jonah”
“As we bless You (kneel before) and submit to your will, as Psalm 103 says, our Soul and all that is within me, we seem to be making a commitment to trust and rely upon You. It’s like half of a covenant. The other half is Your faithfulness to us in Merciful goodness that endures for ever and in caring for us as a father cares for his children and in being full of compassion and mercy, right?”
“I believe that’s what I said, Jonah.”
“Then this Psalm does talk about a covenant or agreement between You and us?”
“It sounds that way, Jonah; but, without your half, it is merely a promise of faithfulness I make. For I am always the same and my years will never end; if you perform your half, it is a covenant with the Living God sealed with the sacrifice of My Son.”
“Thanks, God.”
“Glad to do it, Jonah.”
*******
Shalom, Jonah

"Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all tha is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits." Psalm 103:1-2

First, let me introduce myself. I am much like the "jonah" I use as a character in my discussions with God: I'm belligerent, self-willed and don't much like following the instructions God might give. In spite of this, God has blessed me with a full and rich life that is graced in many ways. Out of an 'over-filling' of these blessings I am almost required to express my gratefulness or I feel as though I would blow-up. That may sound a little dramatic, but it's the best description I can give of the drive I have to share His love and compassion for mankind with others. This is but one of the avenues for such sharing. Any comments, thoughts or issues you might care to discuss would be welcomed, as long as we keep it civil. For example: Care to tell me what Gods done for you lately? What do you see as the issues we face today with our families.? About Grace? About Holiness?, etc. Shalom, Jonah