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God's grace, kind, kindness, merciful, O bless the Lord my soul, Psalm 103, The Sophia Center for Spirituality
Psalm 103 is very clear about the God we believe in. God’s “reputation” has often been sullied by those who choose to subjugate others—by power hungry leaders and those who rule “with an iron hand.” Think for a moment of how you would best describe the God that you know. Then listen to the psalmist who speaks this morning…
Bless the Lord, O my soul..The Lord is kind and merciful. God pardons all your iniquities and heals all your ills. God redeems your life from destruction and crowns you with kindness and compassion…Not according to our sins does the Lord deal with us, nor does our God requite us according to our crimes…For as the heavens are high above the earth, so surpassing is God’s kindness…
Sit for awhile with those words and see if you can agree with the psalmist. Consider the blessings in your life and the difficult times that you have endured. Be specific in naming events and people whose actions toward you represent God’s grace in your life. Dig deep…Can you agree that “the Lord is kind and merciful” and therefore pray: “Bless the Lord, my soul!”
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