Managing our Benefits and Blessings By Jon Lewis

Soul Reminder of God’s Blessings

Few Scriptures outline God’s blessings as clearly as Psalm 103:1-5.

“Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy name! Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits…”

Then comes a powerful list—six benefits from the heart of God to His people:

• He forgives all your iniquity.
• He heals all your diseases.
• He redeems your life from the pit.
• He crowns you with steadfast love and mercy.
• He satisfies you with good.
• He renews your youth like the eagle’s

These aren’t just spiritual perks. They’re also leadership principles—God’s benefits in action.

Benefited to Benefit

It’s tempting to hold tight to these promises as personal treasures. But Scripture says blessings are meant to flow through us, not just to us.

In Genesis 12:2, God told Abraham:

“I will bless you and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing.”

That same call echoes down to us today. As Christian leaders, how are we stewarding the benefits God has given us? How are we passing them on to those we lead—our employees, our customers, our communities?

Six Leadership Applications

Let’s break down each benefit from Psalm 103 and see how it translates into practical leadership action:

1. Forgiveness – Lead with Grace
Build a culture that gives second chances. When your team fails, don’t punish—restore. Offer correction without condemnation. Extend the grace God gave you.

2. Healing – Create Space for Wholeness
Make emotional, spiritual, and physical wellness a priority. A healthy workplace prevents burnout and honors people as whole beings, not just producers.

3. Redemption – Give New Beginnings
Offer redemptive paths for those who’ve stumbled. Retraining, mentoring, and second opportunities can bring someone back with greater purpose than before.

4. Reward – Celebrate with Honor
Go beyond bonuses. Recognize effort with genuine affirmation. Treat both staff and customers as people of worth, not just transactions to manage.

5. Satisfaction – Add Meaning to Work
Don’t just push productivity—pursue purpose. Let your mission fuel your work. Let it ensure your products and services truly help others flourish.

6. Renewal – Encourage Rhythms of Rest
Don’t wear your people out. Build in space for learning, growing, and pausing. Regular work breaks and weekly times of Sabbath rest aren’t luxuries—they’re leadership wisdom.

A Culture of Blessing

If God prioritized these six benefits, we should too. If you want to lead like Christ, lead with blessing. Build benefit into your leadership style—and into the culture you shape.

Do that well, and you won’t just be a good leader.
You’ll be an outstanding benefit manager.

Jon Lewis is a Senior Associate for Partnership Advancement with OC International. He focuses on encouraging global Christian leaders to be more effective in ministry. With over 40 years of experience, he has served as an MAF mission pilot in Africa and as CEO of Partners International.

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