“As for man, his days are like grass; as a flower of the field, so he flourishes. When the wind has passed over it, it is no more, and its place acknowledges it no longer.” (Psalm 103:15-16)

The older we become, the more we realize how short this life is. It is here a moment and then gone the next. Be guided by the truth that this life is temporary and we are called through becoming like Christ to prepare for the eternity for which we have been created. It matters not what this world thinks, but it does matter what the Lord thinks. Set your priorities on the right place.

Lord, clear my mind of the fog of this world to see things as they are. Help me now and always to see in You the only hope of glory, which should always be for You. Guide me into the upward path to which You have called me that I would live into the eternal life for which I have been created. Help me now and always to see in You the only hope for this or any age.

Holy Spirit, constantly guide me to look to You for all help and guidance. Lead me in the right way of living day by day knowing that I am always being transformed for what is to come. Guide my footsteps to walk the path You have set before me, doing what is right in the Father’s sight. Help me now and always to be content in every circumstance and know that You are God and that Your goodness never ends. Amen.

“Just as a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear Him. For He Himself knows our frame; He is mindful that we are but dust.” (Psalm 103:13-14)

What are you? Think of the times you think beyond what you really are. Now, think about the Creator of all things. Is there really ever a comparison? With this in mind, know that the Lord loves you whom He has created. In humility, come before the Lord and be one of His created creatures. You are His and it is with love that He deals with His creation. He knows who we are.

Lord, I am guilty of being haughty and self-centered. Who am I that You would love a piece of animated dust like me? Yet You have become as I am in order that I might be with You forever. Guide me, O Lord, in the way I should go that I would walk willingly with You alongside me. Help me each and every day to live into this faith You have given me.

Lord Jesus, it would be impossible without You. Sometimes I am overwhelmed and it seems impossible anyway. Keep my eyes upon You that I may not look to myself, but to You for all things. Guide me according to Your goodness that I may grow in faith and love and take on Your likeness. May I always know my place and rejoice that You would count me in Your fellowship. Amen.

“For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is His lovingkindness toward those who fear Him. As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us.” (Psalm 103:11-12)

Why do you fear because of your sin? Why do you think that the Lord does not hear you? So good is our God that He who knows all things has granted grace and mercy to those who come to Him. Fear of the Lord, yes, acknowledging Him in all of your ways is the beginning of wisdom. Do not hold back, but come into the Lord’s presence in the way in which He has called You and live under the shadow of His wing.

Lord, You know those things that go on in my mind. You know where I play games in thinking of alternative ways of living this life. You have called me by Your grace to walk as You have planned. Lead me, O Lord, in the way that leads to eternal life. Guide me according to Your goodness to now and forever abide in You as You abide in me that I may forever be in Your presence.

Lord Jesus, You have taught us to abide in You. Guide me in the way of abiding that I may learn what this means. It is You who has taken away my sin. I have done nothing but sin. It is You who lifts me up. Only by grace do I have the hope that You mercifully give to walk with You forever. Lead me this day in the amazing grace You give that I may learn more this day of the glories of salvation. Amen.

“He will not always strive with us, nor will He keep His anger forever. He has not dealt with us according to our sins, nor rewarded us according to our iniquities.” (Psalm 103:9-10)

So many think the Lord deals with us in terms of what we have done. If this were true, we would not be here, for all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. He deals with us in His mercy and compassion. He is calling us by grace and through faith to trust in Him and to learn how to walk in His ways. Come then and walk with the Lord and see that He is always good.

Lord, You know me better than I know myself. You know the difficulties I have and where I stumble and fall. Help me now and always to see in You the hope of glory and to learn from You. Guide me to walk in the way of the cross knowing that daily I need to hand over my sin that You would grant me your righteousness that comes by grace. Lead me, O Lord, in the way I need to go.

Lord Jesus, You know all that is needed and have accomplished salvation for those who believe. Yet there remain the daily tasks in this journey of faith. I need You to lead me. Guide me with daily reminders through Your Word and by the power of the Holy Spirit to forever walk with You in the lead. Lift me up to be with You now and forever that I may be where You are. Amen.

“He made known His ways to Moses, His acts to the sons of Israel. The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in lovingkindness.” (Psalm 103:7-8)

The Lord does not leave us as orphans. He knows our plight and knows our needs. He has come into world to give us the grace and mercy we need to come to Him. It is He who does this. Come into His presence through His preparations and by His granting of grace, and know the lovingkindness that He has given to all who turn to Him. Learn from our compassionate God.

Lord, You know the state of my heart and what is needed. Guide me, O Lord, in Your goodness to do what is right and fitting in this world while I have the time allotted me. Teach me Your ways, O Lord, and guide me to walk in them. Help me to learn from what You have revealed to all who are mentioned in Your book. Through all things, draw me to walk ever more closely with You.

Lord Jesus, You are the fulfillment of prophecy. Lead me into the life into which I have been called, for only in You can I do the things that are right in the Father’s sight. Help me to look to You for all things, knowing that only in You is there hope. You are the compassion of God who has taken on flesh. Lift me up in Your presence that I may walk as You walked upon the earth. Amen.

“Who satisfies your years with good things, so that your youth is renewed like the eagle. The Lord performs righteous deeds and judgments for all who are oppressed.” (Psalm 103:5-6)

What is youth but hope and dreams? The Lord has promised eternity though we as yet need to walk in this world all the days of this life. For those who are not conformed to the oppression of this age, they are granted the journey of righteousness through His mercy. Come into the way of the Lord and know life that leads to life eternal. Learn from Him how to be faithful.

Lord, in the mixed up world it is hard to see through the noise and confusion. Clear the way in my heart that I may now and always walk according to the truth you have revealed from the beginning. Grant that I would come into the grace You have provided and learn as You teach me through the eternal principles You have established. Lead me, O Lord, to abide in Your righteousness.

Lord Jesus, You came into this world to lead the way for as many as would follow You through what You have accomplished for our salvation. Guide me this day to humbly receive what You have given that I may grow in Your likeness. Remove from me the conformity to this world that I may be freed to see the truth You have revealed and walk in Your righteousness. Amen.

“Who pardons all your iniquities, who heals all your diseases; who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with lovingkindness and compassion;” (Psalm 103:3-4)

What has the Lord done for me? Some ask this question. The Lord has given you life. The Lord has granted mercy and grace. The Lord has offered you eternal life. There are blessings upon blessings and all you need do is come to the Lord and know His goodness. Come to the Lord and walk in His ways. Know that He is always good, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.

Lord, the cadence of the world is hostility, anger and malice. Guide me by Your grace out of such rebellion to the place where I know that You are good and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. Help me to live into the promises You have given that I may now and always live the life for which You have created me. Lead me to become like Jesus.

Lord God, You are the Creator of the universe. All things are in Your hands and apart from You nothing has been made. Guide me, O Lord, in the way of life established by You in Christ that I may walk humbly in Your presence and know your lovingkindness and compassion. You have redeemed me from the pit and called me to walk in newness of life. Continue to lift me up that I may abide in You always. Amen.

“Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget none of His benefits;” (Psalm 103:1-2)

To be blessed is to go through the difficulties to see that a work has been done. Jesus was blessed through the cross. We are that blessing. To ask the Lord for blessing is not to receive some gift from out of the blue, but to know that the Lord is working in and through your life to produce the good fruit that only He can produce when you abide in Him, and He in you.

Lord, guide me ever deeper into the mystery of faith that I would truly be blessed and understand the blessings that You give and have given. Work on my heart and mind that I would be transformed into the image of Christ. Help me now and always to see in the salvation You provide the only hope to navigate through this life and this world. Lift me up to always be with You.

Lord Jesus, you taught us to abide in You and that You would abide in us. In the monotony of life give me the singular purpose of abiding in all that You give me to abide in. You are the Savior and it is You who must always lead. Guide me, O Lord, that I may now and always live into the life to which You have called me through faith. May I bless others as You have blessed me. Amen.

“But You are the same, and Your years will not come to an end. “The children of Your servants will continue, and their descendants will be established before You.” (Psalm 102:27-28)

The Lord is the same today, yesterday, tomorrow and forever. He who knows all things is unchanging and He is not inside of time. The passage of time means change. Time and space were invented by Him. Know that it is He who established you and He will establish those who come after you. Trust in the Lord who is forever and be comforted that His all-knowing, all-seeing, truth is with You and all who trust in Him.

Lord, there are parts of what You speak that I can only begin to fathom. I can say the words, but the reality is something I am unable to grasp. Lead me, O Lord, into the truth of Your provision that I would humbly submit to the reality that You are the One in whom all things have their being. Guide me in Your goodness to know that without You I am nothing but that I can do all things through You. 

Lead me, Lord Jesus, in the way of salvation. Guide me through this life to see the hope of eternity no matter what comes. Guide me in the truth of Your will and way that I may grow each day according to Your grace and mercy. In and through all things, help me to realize that it is only through You that anything in this life makes sense. Thank You for Your salvation. Amen.

“Of old You founded the earth, and the heavens are the work of Your hands. “Even they will perish, but You endure; and all of them will wear out like a garment; like clothing You will change them and they will be changed.” (Psalm 102:25-26)

Everything you see in this creation is temporary. The Lord God is forever. Do you place your hope on that which is temporary or are you looking to the One who is forever. Come into the Lord’s presence and know that He who formed You knows you by name. He has called you into His presence to be with Him now and forever. Be guided by His ways and know the life into which You are called.

Lord, Your Word speaks clearly of the things You have made. It also speaks of the reality of eternity. You have called me to come into Your will and walk according to Your ways. Lead me, O Lord, in the way of salvation that I may abide in You now and forever. Lift up my countenance to see more clearly each day the way You would have me go that I may go Your way.

Holy Spirit, lead me by the grace You have provided that I may today and every day grow into the image of Christ my Savior. Teach me what I need to learn and remove the obstacles that get in the way that I may now and always walk the narrow path that leads to eternal life. May I abide in Your presence and I ask that You abide in me that I may be directed according to the Father’s will. Amen.