Lil Smith
October 21, 2012
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Psalm 103 as re-written by Rhesa on retreat:

 

Bless the LORD, O my soul

And all that is within me…

All the love and fear

All the anger and peace

All the dreams and doubts

All the kindness and indifference.

 

Bless the LORD, O my soul

And all that is within me,

Bless His holy name.

Jehovah, Creator

Father, Mother.

 

Bless the LORD, O my soul

And do not forget his benefits.

He calls my life by his design and equips my mind for his purpose.

HE LOVES ME.

He delivers my heart from despair and leads my desires with his own hand

So that he proves himself faithful, over and over again.

 

The LORD is.

He is the beginning and the end. He is the compassionate redeemer.

He is the creative healer. He is my mighty warrior.

He is the wise avenger. He is the reliable provider.

 

He knows my history and my heart.

He knows my purpose and my plan.

He heals the disease of my body and soul.

He hears the cry of my mouth and heart.

 

Bless the LORD for all that he has done.

Bless the LORD for all that he intends.

Bless the LORD for all that he is.

Bless the LORD for all that he provides.

Bless the LORD for he is good.

Peace,

Rhesa

About The Author:

My simple life… is not simple at all. Yet it is so simple when I let God lead me. I have been married to Greg for 27 years and we have three wonderful children. My simple life is not simple at all. Yet it is so simple when I let God take control. I followed God’s call to begin seminary at Perkins School of Theology in January 2006. I graduated in May 2011. My life is not simple at all. Yet it is so simple when I listen for God’s call. I began the Degree in the Art of Spiritual Direction at San Francisco Theological Seminary in January 2009. I graduated in May 2011. My life is not simple at all. Yet it is so simple when I listen for God's call. I was ordained in the Presbyterian Church USA and spent three amazing years in Pastoral Ministry at Highland Springs Senior Living in Dallas, TX. My life is not simple at all. Yet it is so simple when I listen for God's call. My passion is the Christian Spiritual Life. As a spiritual director and retreat leader, I am so blessed to hear how God is at work in the world. How is God at work in your life?

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