I know that as the end of the semester approaches, final
exams begin to become less of a distant idea and more of a very present
reality. I know that, for me at least, it’s easy to become overwhelmed as I
focus on all the things I have to do before the semester ends. Focusing on uncompleted
tasks is not helpful, though, if we allow it to consume us and take our focus
off the Lord and Who He is. Listen to
what the Psalmist says in Psalm 103:11-21,
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. 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. 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. But the lovingkindness of the LORD is from
everlasting to everlasting on those who fear Him, and His righteousness to
children's children, to those who keep His covenant and remember His precepts
to do them. The LORD has established His throne in the heavens, and His
sovereignty rules over all. Bless the LORD, you His angels, Mighty in strength,
who perform His word, obeying the voice of His word! Bless the LORD, all you His hosts, you who
serve Him, doing His will.
Who are we that the Lord is mindful of us? We are mere men,
yet the Lord is faithful and is abundant in lovingkindness toward us. He is
compassionate with us like a father with his child. Therefore, we have no need
to worry, for our God will take care of us (Matthew 6:25-34).