But the steadfast love of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear him, and his righteousness to children’s children, to those who keep his covenant and remember to do his commandments. Psalm 103:17-18 Following the sober reflection that life in our mortal bodies is temporary, the psalmist presents a contrast toContinue reading “Psalm 103 Devotionals: vv. 17-18”
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As for man, his days are like grass; he flourishes like a flower of the field; for the wind passes over it, and it is gone, and its place knows it no more. Psalm 103:15-16 In verse 14, the psalmist reminds us that we are made of dust, and when we die our bodies willContinue reading “Psalm 103 Devotionals: vv. 15-16”
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For he knows our frame; he remembers that we are dust. Psalm 103:14 Part of the reason God shows compassion and forgives sin is due to what the psalmist identifies in verse 14, namely His knowledge of us and our weakness. The story of man’s beginning is told by Moses in the creation narrative (Gen.Continue reading “Psalm 103 Devotionals: v. 14”
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As a father shows compassion to his children, so the LORD shows compassion to those who fear him. Psalm 103:13 In this verse, the psalmist makes a personal offering of praise. From the beginning of the psalm, the LORD has been magnified and praised for who He is and for His magnificent works on ourContinue reading “Psalm 103 Devotionals: v. 13”
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The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. He will not always chide, nor will he keep his anger forever. He does not deal with us according to our sins, nor repay us according to our iniquities. For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so greatContinue reading “Psalm 103 Devotionals: vv. 8-12”
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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, 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 satisfiesContinue reading “Psalm 103 Devotionals: v. 6-7”
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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 so that your youth is renewed like the eagles. Psalm 103:3-5 The psalmist puts us in the right posture of worship as we put ourContinue reading “Psalm 103 Devotionals: v. 3-5”
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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. Psalm 103:1-2 I too want to praise the LORD with all that is within me, and I believe this means with all my heart, soul, and strength.Continue reading “Psalm 103 Devotionals: v. 1-2”
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My Life and the Legacy of Margaret Mohr Note: This is an adapted essay from a course I took this past summer on the subject of pilgrimages. Used with permission. We do not always have the power to choose and control our pilgrimage in this life, but Christians are unified in their desire to travelContinue reading “The Lasting Influence of a Godly Pilgrim”
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Affliction is God’s flail to thresh off our husks; not to consume, but to refine. Augustine During the past year or so, though it was filled with turmoil, I have tried to take each new experience as an opportunity to freshly entrust myself to God. We have had fears from the unknown cause of theContinue reading “Friendship with God”
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