103:1-5 There is a wide array of blessing available to claim as a child of God: forgiveness, healing, redemption, love and mercy, goodness and renewal. God provides all of the we need when they seem out of our control.
Through our relationship with Him, a tender yet disciplined process reestablishes us. He reroutes us, redefines our motivation and perspective, and strengthens our endurance.
103:6-10 Meanwhile, God upholds a kingdom of righteousness and has promised to bring it to earth. Scripture tells the story of God's interaction with humanity, as well as His ultimate plan for our world. He interacts with us with grace and mercy and patience, more resplendent than anything we have experienced before.
We make mistakes but God provides the chance and space for us to learn from them, to change and grow. The earth is very much a hands-on classroom; we have a kind and patient teacher, firm and principled.
103:11-14 God is generous with His children because He understands our frame. He knows that we are susceptible to vulnerability, fear, greed and other temptations. He also knows that we are able to overcome those things with His guidance and example.
103:15-18 Our bodies are temporary but our Lord is forever; He reigns with righteousness with constancy. Our lives are tethered to eternity when our souls are tethered to Him that is eternal.
103:19 His authority is absolute and comprehensive. Established with permanence. God is our foundation in elements of time we cannot yet conceive of properly.
103:20-22 Praise God; do His word; heed His voice. With whole heart and soul praise the God whose dominion is in all places.
