Megas | Bless the Lord

Message Recap

[Psalm 34:1]

I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth.

It’s impossible to live in a constant state of happiness, but it’s totally possible to live in a constant state of gratitude

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[Psalm 145:2]

Every day will I bless thee

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[Psalm 103:1-5]

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.

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[Psalm 34:1-4]

I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.

2 My soul shall make her boast in the Lord: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad.

3 O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together.

4 I sought the Lord, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.

“I will bless the Lord…”

“…at all times”

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[Psalm 100:4] 

Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name!

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Mood Elevator

Grateful

Hopeful

Patient

Curious

Worried

Stressed

Despair

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[Psalm 34:1-3] 

I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth. 2 My soul shall make her boast in the Lord: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad. 3 O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt His name together.

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Discussion Questions

  • What are some healthy changes that you’ve been forced into during this season?

  • Where have you experienced toxic positivity?

  • What are you grateful for in this season?

  • Where do you find yourself on the mood elevator, and how do you respond when you feel yourself leaning toward the lower end of the scale?

  • What does it look like to “bless the lord at all times” in your life?

  • In what situation do you need to magnify the Lord right now? 

Amanda Majors