January 10
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PSALM 103
13 As a father shows compassion to his children,
so the LORD shows compassion to those who fear him.
14 For he knows our frame; he remembers that we are dust.
15 As for man, his days are like grass; he flourishes like a flower of the field;
16 for the wind passes over it, and it is gone, and its place knows it no more.
17 But the steadfast love of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting
on those who fear him, and his righteousness to children’s children,
18 to those who keep his covenant and remember to do his commandments.
19 The LORD has established his throne in the heavens,
and his kingdom rules over all. 20 Bless the LORD, O you his angels,
you mighty ones who do his word, obeying the voice of his word!
21 Bless the LORD, all his hosts, his ministers, who do his will!
22 Bless the LORD, all his works, in all places of his dominion.
Bless the LORD, O my soul! -Psalm 103:13-22
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PSALM 103 GOD’S LOVE IS FROM EVERLASTING TO EVERLASTING
A poem inspired by this psalm by ILMA
Who can ever love us unconditionally and unfathomably?
Who gives us compassion and understanding so generously?
The Lord God is full of his steadfast love to all his people
To all those who fear him, he makes them strong and fearless.
To all those who follow his commands, he blesses them with abundance
Bless the Lord and he will pour out his steadfast love on you and your children
If you follow his will and do what his word says, you will bear fruit
For the Lord keeps his covenant with all those who are faithful.
Therefore, honor the Lord and bless him all you who love him
For he is steadfast in his love; his love is from everlasting to everlasting
Bless the Lord and declare to all what he has given and provided you
Give him thanks and raise up his Name and always follow his truth.
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REFLECTION
• Why is this psalm so reassuring for all the people of God?