Bless the LORD, Who Satisfies

I am satisfied with what. I believe that I am blessed and that I am satisfied and content in my existence here in this world. But, with what am I satisfied.

“⁵who satisfies you with good

so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.”

— Psalm 103:5 (ESV)

It is with good that I am satisfied.

Good: b (2) praiseworthy character – Merriam-Webster, Online

The above definition is only one of the many found based on whether an adjective, noun, or adverb usage of the word. Yet it is the one that I believe is meant here. I have been satisfied with praiseworthy character. I have been recognized and “good”. I have been identified with integrity and love and care. I have and should be raised up for all that is from Christ as he was the example of that “praiseworthy character” in the face of all.

I have been blessed by the Lord and now is my turn to bless Him in return. I have to remember where it all came from. Not from anything that I have done (except that I accepted the gift given). I have the example to shape from and that example is Christ. I have to remember to turn that blessing back to Him and give all glory to Him for saving me from the pit of despair that is this world as I await arrival in my forever home in heaven.

I have to bless the Lord with payment forward to others to ensure that they have the same opportunity for satisfaction. I have to give the blessings afforded me to others. I have to be generous with all that I have as I remember that which I am satisfied and content with are just the good “praiseworthy character” provided to me by Christ.

I am satisfied with what, that “praiseworthy character” that was given freely to me by Christ. I am responsible to bless Him with all I am as I thank Him for the gift.

What are you satisfied with? Are you still looking for the monetary things to bring you happiness in the moment? What if you were to accept the blessings given by God and then give that blessing back to Him for your satisfaction?