Annual Bible Reading Plan:
Ps. 137 Nah. 1-3 Phm. 1 Day 18 Psalm 103:1-6, 11-12 (ESV)
1 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.
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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.
Reflection: When I consider myself—one born in sin, living in sin, and dead in trespasses—the wonder becomes even greater: the one and only true God, the Creator of heaven and earth, willingly forgave all my iniquities. Through the blood and sacrificial death of the Son of God on the cross, He redeemed my life from destruction. He crowns my years with His steadfast love and mercy, and satisfies me with the precious life of Christ, so that my soul is truly fulfilled. My heart cannot help but bless the Lord! I long to fear Him, love Him, and respond to His immeasurable love—higher than the heavens, deeper than the seas. As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed my transgressions from me!