Mt. Rushmore

As a father has compassion on his children,
    so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him;
 for he knows how we are formed,
    he remembers that we are dust.                                                                                                              Psalm 103:13-14

Mount Rushmore is the spectacular monument crafted by Gutzon Borglum in South Dakota. Carved into the rocks there are the images of four acclaimed American Presidents- George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt. Often, in sports, talk show hosts will throw out a question to fans, like- “who is on your Mt. Rushmore of football running backs”? Or “who is on your Mt. Rushmore of starting pitchers in major league      baseball “? The question, of course asks, what are your top four sports heroes at a particular position or sport?

So, if there were a Mount Rushmore of Bible passages, Psalm 103 is right up there for me. I often assign this as a little homework for some clients to read throughout the week to remind them of God’s love and provision for them. The entire Psalm is uplifting and encouraging, especially when we are feeling downtrodden, or even forgotten by God.  

So, of you need a lift this week as we head into Easter, consider Psalm 103. It is on my Mt. Rushmore!

Prayer: Lord, thank you for the encouragement we can find in this beautiful Psalm, Amen