Author: Eric Raby

“But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear Him, and His righteousness to children’s children.” (Psalm 103:17 NKJV) “But Lord, your endless love stretches from one eternity to the other, unbroken and unrelenting toward those who fear you and those who bow facedown in awe before you. Your… Continue reading

“For the wind passes over it, and it is gone, and its place remembers it no more.” (Psalm 103:16 NKJV) “Then all of a sudden we’re gone, like grass clippings blown away in a gust of wind, taken away to our appointment with death, leaving nothing to show that we were here.” (Psalm 103:16 TPT)… Continue reading

“As for man, his days are like grass; as a flower of the field, so he flourishes.” (Psalm 103:15 NKJV) “Our days are so few, and our momentary beauty so swiftly fades away!” (Psalm 103:15 TPT) “Our days on earth are like grass; like wildflowers, we bloom and die.” (Psalm 103:15 NLT) “As for man,… Continue reading

“For he knows our frame; He remembers that we are dust.” (Psalm 103:14 NKJV) “You know all about us, inside and out. You are mindful that we’re made from dust.” (Psalm 103:14 TPT) “For he knows how weak we are; he remembers we are only dust.” (Psalm 103:14 NLT) “For He knows our [mortal] frame;… Continue reading

“As a father pities his children, so the LORD pities those who fear Him.” (Psalm 103:13 NKJV) “The same way a loving father feels toward his children – that’s but a sample of your tender feelings toward us, your beloved children, who live in awe of you.” (Psalm 103:13 TPT) “The LORD is like a… Continue reading

“As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us.” (Psalm 103:12 NKJV) “Farther than from a sunrise to a sunset – that’s how far you’ve removed our guilt from us.” (Psalm 103:12 TPT) “He has removed our sins as far from us as the east is… Continue reading

“For as the heavens are high above the earth, so great is His mercy toward those who fear Him.” (Psalm 103:11 NKJV) “Higher than the highest heavens – that’s how high your tender mercy extends! Greater than the grandeur of heaven above is the greatness of your loyal love, towering over all who fear you… Continue reading

“He has not dealt with us according to our sins, nor punished us according to our iniquities.” (Psalm 103:10 NKJV) “You may discipline us for our many sins, but never as much as we really deserve.” (Psalm 103:10) “He does not punish us for all our sins; he does not deal harshly with us, as… Continue reading

“He will not always strive with us, nor will He keep His anger forever.” (Psalm 103:9 NKJV) “You don’t look at us only to find our faults, just so that you can hold a grudge against us.” (Psalm 103:9 TPT) “He will not constantly accuse us, nor remain angry forever.” (Psalm 103:9 NLT) “He will… Continue reading

“The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in mercy.” (Psalm 103:8 NKJV) “Lord, you’re so kind and tenderhearted and so patient with people who fail you! Your love is like a flooding river overflowing its banks with kindness.” (Psalm 103:8 TPT) “The LORD is compassionate and merciful, slow to get angry… Continue reading