I bless you, LORD, with all my soul, with all that is within me. I bless your holy name. I won’t forget your benefits. You forgave all my sins. You healed my disease. You redeemed my life from the pit. You crown me with steadfast love and mercy. You satisfy me with good. You renew … Read more
Open your courts to the prayers of my countrymen and women, LORD. Don’t turn your face away in the hour of our need. Answer us speedily at the time we call. The days of our republic are passing like smoke, its bones wither as the grass. Restore us to your favor, O God. Our enemies … Read more
The commitment of the faithful to your blood covenant is no small thing, Lord. Your coming as Emmanuel, God with us, to live among us and teach us then die to save us stretches my thoughts to places I can’t quite reach, yet approach by faith. I will ponder the way that is blameless. I … Read more
My world reels on its axis, Father, like you turn it upside down and shake it to see what falls out. The darkness seeks to pervade into the sanctuary of my heart; and my songs are but groans–heavy and without words. Yet, I sing the notes I can. I am, as Paul says, afflicted but … Read more
Let the nations tremble in awe. Let the leaders show respect. For LORD God, you are holy! You are exalted over all; great is your name. You establish equity. You execute justice and righteousness. Your priests and prophets called upon you, and you answered from your pillar of cloud. Open your heavenly courts and hear … Read more
Lord, I bring a new song in worship to the one who brings salvation! I declare your glory among the nations and your works before the people. You are great and greatly to be praised, feared above all. You made the heavens. Splendor and majesty go before you; strength and beauty reside in your sanctuary. … Read more
Lord, I come singing, making a joyful noise to you; for you are the rock of my salvation. You are a great King, a Great God above all others. The depths of the earth, the mountain heights, the seas and the dry lands are yours. I come to kneel before you, my Maker. I am … Read more
How long shall the wicked exult, O LORD? Rise up, O judge of the earth; repay the proud what they deserve! They pour out their arrogant and boastful words. They crush your people and afflict your heritage. You hear, for you planted the ear. You see, because you formed the eye. Blessed is the one … Read more
LORD God, you reign robed in majesty, girded with strength! Your throne is established forever; it will not be moved. The floods lift up their roaring; yet you are mightier than the thundering waters, mightier than the waves of the seas. You alone are God on High. Your decrees are trustworthy. Holiness benefits your house … Read more
O Most High God, it is good to declare your steadfast love in the morning and your faithfulness by night. You make me glad with your works. Your thoughts are deep and far beyond my capacity. You defeat the wicked. Though they sprout like grass and the evildoers flourish, they are doomed to destruction forever … Read more