Psalm 103:1-2 says this:
1 BLESS (AFFECTIONATELY, gratefully praise) the Lord, O my soul; and all that is [deepest] within me, bless His holy name! 2 Bless (affectionately, gratefully praise) the Lord, O my soul, and forget not [one of] all His benefits--
Why do you think we are instructed here to NOT forget "not one" of all His benefits? Do you remember this from 1 John 5:14-15?
14 And this is the confidence (the assurance, the privilege of boldness) which we have in Him: [we are sure] that if we ask anything (make any request) according to His will (in agreement with His own plan), He listens to and hears us. 15 And if (since) we [positively] know that He listens to us in whatever we ask, we also know [with settled and absolute knowledge] that we have [granted us as our present possessions] the requests made of Him. AMP
When we understand the "benefits" that Jesus of Nazareth provided for us through His death, burial and resurrection, then we will KNOW His will! THEN, when we have a need, we will KNOW what to ask for, fully expecting that it WILL be done! Further, do you remember when Jesus Himself said this in Mark 11:23?
23 Truly I tell you, whoever says to this mountain, Be lifted up and thrown into the sea! and does not doubt at all in his heart but believes that what he says will take place, it will be done for him. AMP
Even beyond asking, we are told here to declare for ourselves! When will we be able to declare and see things done? WHEN we believe that what we say will be done! How can we get to that place? By remembering ALL of His benefits! KNOW who you are IN HIM! KNOW what is yours because of the New Covenant, sealed in the Blood of Jesus! DARE to believer that the Word is true, and then ACT on it! Amen! Here is Hillsong Live with "Children Of The Light", because THAT is who we are!
Shalom in Him!
