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

Bless the LORD, O my soul,
and do not forget all his benefits –
who forgives all your iniquity,
who heals all your diseases,
who redeems your life
from the Pit,
who crowns you with steadfast
love and mercy,
who satisfies you with good
as long as you live
so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.

Psalm 103:1-5 (NRSV)

The family of faith continues to keep in their minds and spirits that “when the praises go up, the blessings come down” – an old school thought; but a reality in living.