February 28
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PSALM 103 BLESS THE LORD, O MY SOUL
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 forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, 4 who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy, 5 who satisfies you with good so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.
6 The LORD works righteousness and justice for all who are oppressed. 7 He made known his ways to Moses, his acts to the people of Israel. 8 The LORD is merciful and gracious,
slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. 9 He will not always chide, nor will he keep his anger forever. 10 He does not deal with us according to our sins, nor repay us according to our iniquities. 11 For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him; 12 as far as the east is from the west, so far does he remove our transgressions from us. – Psalm 103:1-12
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I BLESS THE LORD WITH MY ALL by ILMA
I bring honor and praise to the Lord God Almighty
I give my mind, body, soul and spirit to the Holy One
He forgives all my sins and wrongdoings when I repent
He cleanses my entire being and prevents my defeat
The Lord heals all diseases and brings contentment
He alone can fill my heart with joy and fulfillment
He always operates in equity; he delivers the oppressed
He rescues the weak and gives them hope and strength.
He makes himself known to all who come close to him
He hears all my thoughts, prayers and pleadings
The Lord is slow to anger and abounds in mercy
He is full of compassion and gives generously
He does not punish my sin as I deserve; he is gracious
Because of his steadfast love, our transgressions he removes
I bless the Lord with my all, he alone is worthy of praise
My Lord is my life; I will be lost without his grace
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REFLECTION
• Why do you think David addressed himself to bless the Lord in this psalm?
• How should we praise and worship the Lord according to this psalm?