March 1
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PSALM 103 THE STEADFAST LOVE OF GOD TO THOSE WHO FEAR HIM
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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BLESS THE LORD FOR HIS COMPASSION by ILMA
Like a father would show compassion to his children
God shows empathy and love to those who fear him
He knows us inside and out; he made our entire being
Be assured of his steadfast love that is everlasting
Man’s life is like a mist, it’s here now and gone next moment
But God’s steadfast love and mercy, that’s what we can count on
He blesses all those who love him and all their descendants
He promises all of his children’s children, the same inheritance.
Praise the Lord, all you angels and all those who love his word
Those obedient ones, hosts and ministers, and all who combat this world
Praise and bless the Lord for he has showered you with love and compassion
Worship only the one true God all you believers, show that you have passion
Offer your mind, body, soul and spirit to the One who gave us all
It’s the only way you can defeat the works of Satan that causes you to fall
Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and your entire mind
Wear God’s armor and your new nature to avoid sin and being blind.
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REFLECTION
• Why do you think David only reproved those who are angels, mighty ones who do his word, hosts, ministers and all who does his will to bless the Lord, why not anyone?
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PSALM 103 BLESS THE LORD, O MY SOUL
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?