Poetic Pauses: Psalm 103
As a father has compassion on his children,
so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him;
so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him;
for he knows how we are formed,
he remembers that we are dust.
he remembers that we are dust.
The life of mortals is like grass,
they flourish like a flower of the field;
they flourish like a flower of the field;
the wind blows over it and it is gone,
and its place remembers it no more.
and its place remembers it no more.
But from everlasting to everlasting
the Lord’s love is with those who fear him,
and his righteousness with their children’s children—
the Lord’s love is with those who fear him,
and his righteousness with their children’s children—
with those who keep his covenant
and remember to obey his precepts.
and remember to obey his precepts.
The Lord has established his throne in heaven,
and his kingdom rules over all.
and his kingdom rules over all.
Psalm 103:13-19
DAY 17: GOD
Wondrous delight is found in the presence of God. With a blank sheet of paper and pen in hand, along with a Bible nearby, begin making a list of the characteristics of God. Write down various names for God. Record attributes of God. List promises of God. Then spend some time thanking God simply for who He is and offering words of adoration to Him. The wonder of God’s presence awaits you.
-Margaret Feinburg, Wonderstruck
