A Psalm and A Prayer
Psalm 103

Psalm 103

Leader:  Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name.

People: Bless the Lord, O my soul, and do not forget all his benefits — who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the Pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy, who satisfies you with good as long as you live so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.

Leader: The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. He does not deal with us according to our sins, nor repay us according to our iniquities.

People: For as the heavens are high above the earth, so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so far he removes our transgressions from us. As a father has compassion for his children, so the Lord has compassion for those who fear him.

Father in heaven, we serve You gladly, knowing that Your steadfast love is from everlasting to everlasting. We will keep our covenant with You and remain obedient to Your spoken word, for You are faithful to us. Now hear us as we pray: “Our Father. . .”