PSALMS AND SONGS OF PRAISE
50 Picasso Prayers
1- PROSPER PRAYERS
Psalm 1:3 V
You are like a tree,
planted by flowing, cool streams of water that never run dry.
Your fruit ripens in its time;
your leaves never fade or curl in the summer sun.
No matter what you do, you prosper.
Flowing
streams, lush green growth,
Blossoming
flowers, Fruit laden trees.
God
fills our world with prosperity;
God
waters our hearts with love,
That
our souls might prosper as well.
Water
me with your love, God, that I might prosper and grow. Amen.
2 MORTAL PRAYERS Psalm 8:3-4 GNT
When I look at the sky, which you have made,
at the moon and the stars, which you set in their places—
4 what are human beings, that you think of them;
mere mortals, that you care for them?
It
doesn’t take long when gazing in wonder
At the stream of Milky Way stretching across the sky,
A
full moon, distant galaxies, or streaking meteors,
To
be overwhelmed by the extent and breadth of God;
And
be amazed that God cares so dearly for EACH of us.
Thank
you, God, for your infinite love in an infinite universe. Amen.
Psalm
6:8-9 GNT
The Lord hears
my weeping;
he listens to my cry for help and will answer my prayer.
he listens to my cry for help and will answer my prayer.
So
many crying out in our world today -
Hurricane
victims, earthquake victims,
Refugees
in Syria, Mynamar, Sudan.
Home
lost to fires and floods.
But
God hears.
God
is present in the midst of the storms.
God,
hear the cries of your people. Use me
to be your answer to their prayers. Amen.
9.24.17 POSTAL PRAYERS
Psalm
11:4 MSG
But God hasn’t
moved to the mountains; his holy address hasn’t changed.
He’s in charge, as always, his eyes taking everything in…
He’s in charge, as always, his eyes taking everything in…
What
is God’s address?
Where
do I send my God-mail?
Take
a look around.
You’ll
find mail slots in friends
and neighbors
Post
office boxes in pines,
wildflowers, and rainbows.
God
lives everywhere, in everything and everyone.
It
is comforting, God, to know I can never lose your address. Amen.
Psalm
15:1-2 MSG
God,
who gets invited to dinner at your place?
How
do we get on your guest list? Walk
straight, act right, tell the truth.
Who
does God invite to dinner?
Not
often those we expect.
God
seeks the outcast, the oppressed, the poor.
God
also invites those who put their faith in action.
It
is quite a banquet; the invitation is available.
May
my actions and faith be worthy of such an invitation, Lord.
Amen.
9.26.17 TRAIL PRAYERS
Psalm
17:4-5 MSG
I’m
not trying to get my way in the world’s way.
I’m trying to get your way, your Word’s way.
I’m staying on your trail; I’m putting one foot
In front of the other. I’m not giving up.
I’m trying to get your way, your Word’s way.
I’m staying on your trail; I’m putting one foot
In front of the other. I’m not giving up.
The
trail is before, with ups and downs;
I
know my destination, but not the curves or pitfalls.
I’ll
keep hiking, one step at a time,
Reveling
in God-presence along the way.
The
trail of life isn’t always a smooth path, Lord, but the destination
is worth it. Amen.
9.27.17 SUN PRAYERS
Psalm
19: 5-6 GNT
God
made a home in the sky for the sun;….
It starts at one end of the sky and goes across to the other.
Nothing can hide from its heat.
It starts at one end of the sky and goes across to the other.
Nothing can hide from its heat.
After
a cold, dark night
Nothing
lightens the heart more
Than
the warmth and glow of sunlight
Brightening
the dawn with golden rays
And
filling
our souls with the surety
of God’s love.
Thank
you, God, for the warmth of the sun, for the presence of your Light.
Amen.
9.28.17 SHEPHERD PRAYERS
Psalm
23:4 GNT
Even
if I go through the deepest darkness,
I will not be afraid, Lord, for you are with me.
Your shepherd's rod and staff protect me.
I will not be afraid, Lord, for you are with me.
Your shepherd's rod and staff protect me.
Shepherd
have just one job, one goal -
To
protect the herd, to safeguard the sheep.
One
or a hundred, they are tended.
The Lord is my Shepherd.
The Lord is my Shepherd.
I
am in safe, sure hands.
Thank
you, Lord, for your Shepherd hands. Amen.
Psalm
29:3 MSG
God thunders
across the waters,
Brilliant, his voice and his face, streaming brightness—
God, across the flood waters.
Brilliant, his voice and his face, streaming brightness—
God, across the flood waters.
Hurricanes
whip the Gulf Coast,
Flood
waters throw millions into danger,
But
the Light of God streaks past
In
the presence of relief workers
In
the stream of supplies.
God,
across the waters, is with God’s people.
When
the floods of disaster persist, Lord, may we see your presence in
those who come to help. Amen.
9.30.17 DANCING PRAYERS
Psalm
30:11 MSG
You
did it: you changed wild lament into whirling dance;
You ripped off my black mourning band and decked me with wildflowers.
I’m about to burst with song; I can’t keep quiet about you.
God, my God, I can’t thank you enough.
You ripped off my black mourning band and decked me with wildflowers.
I’m about to burst with song; I can’t keep quiet about you.
God, my God, I can’t thank you enough.
So
many reasons to lament, Lord;
The
lives lost in the past months a toll
On
my heart and soul.
But
I know you walk with me
And
the dance and song will come
In
moments of joy and gratitude.
Thank
you, God, for taking our grief and showing us a way through the
darkness back into life. Amen.
10.1.17 ISLAND PRAYERS
Psalm
32:1,7 MSG
Count
yourself lucky, how happy you must be—
you get a fresh start, your slate’s wiped clean.
you get a fresh start, your slate’s wiped clean.
God’s
my island hideaway,
keeps
danger far from the shore,
throws garlands of hosannas around my neck.
throws garlands of hosannas around my neck.
No
matter the deed, forgiveness is there;
The
slate wiped clean with love.
How
well do I erase the sins of others
When
faced with the opportunity?
Am
I an island of welcome
Or
a wall of hostility?
May
I forgive as well as I have been forgiven, Lord. Amen.
10.2.17 JARFULL PRAYERS
Psalm
36:5-6 CEB
But
your loyal love, Lord,
extends to the skies;
your faithfulness reaches the clouds.
Your righteousness is like the strongest mountains;
your justice is like the deepest sea.
your faithfulness reaches the clouds.
Your righteousness is like the strongest mountains;
your justice is like the deepest sea.
From
the infinity of the universe
To
the heights and depths of the earth -
Justice
and
Righteousness,
Faithfulness,
unlimited
Loyal
Love
-
That’s
a JaR-FuLL of God -
With
me, always.
What
assurance to always carry a jar filled with God. Amen.
Psalm
40:4 MSG
Blessed
are you who give yourselves over to God,
turn your backs on the world’s “sure thing,”
ignore what the world worships;
turn your backs on the world’s “sure thing,”
ignore what the world worships;
What
is a ‘sure thing’ in today’s modern world?
Nothing
is guaranteed.
Only
God comes with complete assurance -
Presence
and Love.
We
are blessed beyond measure with such wealth.
Thank
you, God, for the wealth of your presence and love. Amen.
10.4.17 THIRSTY PRAYERS
Psalm
42:1 MSG
A
white-tailed deer drinks
from
the creek;
I want to drink God, deep draughts of God.
I’m thirsty for God-alive.
I want to drink God, deep draughts of God.
I’m thirsty for God-alive.
Can
we really DRINK God?
To
quench the thirst of our souls
For
love, forgiveness, grace?
Every
act of love, word of scripture, prayer,
Every
moment of God-creation beauty,
Is
a glass of God-water. Drink up.
Thank
you, Lord, for the overflowing stream of God-alive. Amen.
Psalm
46:1 V
God
is our shelter and our strength.
When troubles seem near, God is nearer, and He’s ready to help.
When troubles seem near, God is nearer, and He’s ready to help.
God
is nearer.
Nearer
than the chaos and despair,
Nearer
than the grief and loss.
God
is ready, waiting to help.
With
a mere acknowledgment on our part -
Healing
and wholeness can begin.
Shelter
me, Lord, and remind me of your presence and comfort. Amen.
10.6.17 GOD SPEAKS PRAYERS
Psalm
50:1 CEB
From
the rising of the sun to where it sets,
God, the Lord God, speaks,
calling out to the earth.
God, the Lord God, speaks,
calling out to the earth.
Throughout
all of Creation,
The
span of the universe,
Seen
and unseen, Known and Unknown,
God’s
voice thunders...in bold sunset, towering peaks.
God’s
voice whispers...in alpine flower, newborn fawn.
Listen,
people! Listen and hear!
God,
may we open our eyes, our ears, and our hearts to your words. Amen.
Psalm
51:7 CEB
Purify
me with hyssop and I will be clean;
wash me and I will be whiter than snow.
wash me and I will be whiter than snow.
God-grace,
God-forgiveness
Is
like a giant LOVE loofah
Washing
us clean;
Scrubbing
away sin and separation,
And
leaving us pure in Spirit and Soul.
Thank
you, Lord, for the cleansing power of your love. Amen.
Psalm
55:22 MSG
Pile
your troubles on God’s
shoulders—
he’ll carry your load, he’ll help you out.
he’ll carry your load, he’ll help you out.
We
have a pile of troubles in our world, God;
A
load we can’t seem to carry alone.
Massacre
in Las Vegas, wildfires in the West,
Flooding
in the South, earthquakes and terror.
Refugees
homeless and struggling, Immigrants facing deportation,
Famine
and hopelessness.
Shoulder
the load with
us,
Lord,
And
give the world HOPE in your name.
On
your shoulders of HOPE, Lord, we see you at work through the actions
of many. Amen.
10.9.17 CLOUD PRAYERS
Psalm
57:10 MSG
The
deeper your love, the higher it goes;
every cloud is a flag to your faithfulness.
every cloud is a flag to your faithfulness.
Watch the clouds for God…
In the wispy, fleeting reminders,
Or deep black thunder and storm,
In heaven-like cotton puff balls,
Or sunset hued streams of flame.
Every cloud is a memo-
A flag of God’s presence….and love.
May
I see your love in each cloud I view, O God. Amen.
10.10.17 PROTECTOR PRAYERS
Psalm
61:3-4 V
For
You are my protection,
an
impenetrable fortress from my enemies.
Let
me live in Your sanctuary forever;
let
me find safety in the shadow of Your wings.
Protected
and safe,
Secure
in the love of God -
Despite
circumstance and trial,
God
wraps me in arms of hope,
God
shelters me with whispers of promise,
And
I can withstand all that comes my way.
Thank
you, Lord, for your sanctuary of security and love. Amen.
10.11.17 TRUST PRAYERS
Psalm
62:7-8 MSG
My
help and glory are in God
—granite-strength
and safe-harbor-God—
So trust him absolutely, people; lay your lives on the line for him.
God is a safe place to be.
So trust him absolutely, people; lay your lives on the line for him.
God is a safe place to be.
Rest
in God. Rely on God. Trust in God.
So
easy to say, so hard to really do.
It
means letting go of control,
It
means uncertainty and sometimes fear.
But
it is ALWAYS the right way to live.
Help
me have the courage and faith to COMPLETELY trust in you, God. Amen.
10.12.17 PRAISE PRAYERS
Psalm
64:9-10 MSG
Everyone
sees it. God’s
work
is the talk of the town.
Be glad, good people! Fly to God!
Be glad, good people! Fly to God!
Good-hearted
people, make praise your habit.
Habits
can be good or bad,
But
a praise habit is all positive!
Seeking
the God-Moments or
Recognizing
God-Work and
saying thanks
Can
make for a day filled with Love and
Beauty.
Lord,
help me affirm your work each day with praise and gratitude. Amen.
10.13.17 DAWN and DUSK PRAYERSPsalm 65:5-8 MSG
All
your salvation wonders
are
on display in your trophy room.
Far and wide they’ll come to a stop, they’ll stare in awe, in wonder.
Dawn and dusk take turns calling, “Come and worship.”
Far and wide they’ll come to a stop, they’ll stare in awe, in wonder.
Dawn and dusk take turns calling, “Come and worship.”
Morning
sunset streaks across the sky,
Beckoning
one to pause for a moment of worship.
Evening
sunset sets our world on a fire of glory,
That
closes our day with God.
All
God-Works are on display.
Pause.
Pray. Wonder. Worship.
10.14.17 WONDER PRAYERS
Psalm
66:5-6 MSG
Take
a good look at God’s wonders—
they’ll take your breath away.
they’ll take your breath away.
In
the midst of fiery red and gold,
with
colors of autumn brisk tinting all,
My
eyes drop down to the valley far
below
And
another patchwork
of green and gold.
Upward
I gaze to a jumble of rock -
Pinnacles
of stone, a jagged ridge -
All
pocketed
with timeless glacial ice
And
a
dusting of winter’s
first snows.
I
stand,
breathless, in awe and wonder
At
the Spirit-majesty
of God’s Creation.
Thank
you, God, for days of glory that take our breath away. Amen.
10.15.17 PEACE PRAYERSPsalm 72:7 MSG
Let
righteousness burst into blossom
and peace abound until the moon fades to nothing.
and peace abound until the moon fades to nothing.
Peace.
Tranquility. Accord.
Our
world seems to be sorely lacking…
Unable
to accept or tolerate our differences.
We
are all children of the same God -
Can
we not live together under the love
Of
that sole identity?
May
each of us be a blossom of peace to fill our world, O God. Amen.
10.16.17 SPRINGS of WATER PRAYERS
Psalm
74:15 V
You
broke open the earth and springs burst forth and streams
filled the crevices;
You
dried up the great rivers.
Springs
of living water bubblin’
From
dry, parched ground;
Cascades
of grace flowing forth.
God
is an everlasting well of abundance and love.
Do
we
share such wealth of living waters?
May
my love stream forth in evidence of your grace, Lord. Amen.
10.17.17 ROPE PRAYERS
Psalm
79:8-9 MSG
Hurry
up and help us; we’re at the end of our rope.
You’re
famous for helping; God, give us a break.
I’m
dangling, God, and trying to hold on;
But
my hands keep slipping,
The
end of the rope near.
SOS!
I need help!
Look
down. I’m here.
Ready
to catch your fall. Trust me.
Strengthen
my faith, Lord, to trust your presence and help. Amen.
10.18.17 DOORKEEPER PRAYERS
10.19.17 JUSTICE KISS PRAYERS
10.20.17 KINDNESS PRAYERS
10.21.17 ANGEL PRAYERS
10.22.17 RAISING THE RAFTERS PRAYERS
10.23.17 TEMPLE PRAYERS
10.24.17 SUN-STRONG PRAYERS
10.25.17 CREATION PRAYERS
10.26.17 CLOUD and FIRE PRAYERS
10.27.17 HALLELUJAH PRAYERS
10.28.17 PRAISE X2 PRAYERS
10.29.17 LOST SHEEP PRAYERS
10.30.17 MOUNTAIN PRAYERS
10.31.17 JERUSALEM PRAYERS
11.1.17 CHILDREN PRAYERS
11.2.17 FORGIVENESS PRAYERS
11.3.17 SIBLING PRAYERS
11.4.17 BABYLON PRAYERS
11.5.17 HIDING PRAYERS
11.6.17 SHADOW PRAYERS
11.7.17 LIBERATION PRAYERS
11.8.17 MUSIC PRAYERS
11.9.17 PSALM 150 for 50 PRAYERS
10.18.17 DOORKEEPER PRAYERS
Psalm
84:10 ESV
For
a day in your courts is better than a thousand elsewhere.
I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God
I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God
than
dwell in the tents of wickedness.
Doorkeeper,
guardian, hostess, bellhop
Servants
all, but close to the action within….
A
meal served, shelter secured, a warm embrace
All
doorkeeper actions.
What
better place to be
Than
at the feet of God in service?
Keep
me close to you, Lord, as I serve those around me. Amen.
Psalm
85:10
ESV
Our
world is struggling, God,
To
find the embrace of unity and justice.
Love
and acceptance flee one another,
Peace
and righteousness hurl insults, not kisses.
Guide
us, empower us, to find reconciliation
One
embrace, one kiss at a time.
Fill
me with your Love, God, so I may embrace justice with all. Amen.
10.20.17 KINDNESS PRAYERS
Psalm
90:14
V
Satisfy
us with Your kindness.
Then we will sing with joy and celebrate every day we are alive.
Then we will sing with joy and celebrate every day we are alive.
Every
dawning, a new beginning -
A
new opportunity to be surprised
By
the depth, the audacity, the extent
Of
God’s loving kindness.
Sing
for joy! Celebrate!
SHARE
the magic of God!
Lord,
may we celebrate each and every day the joy of your presence and
love. Amen.
Psalm
91:12 MSG
He
ordered his angels to guard you wherever you go.
If
you stumble, they’ll catch you;
Their
job is to keep you from falling.
Drifting,
falling, losing a grip on life -
Whatever
the despair,
God
has angels in disguise waiting…
Ready
to encourage, support, and gently
Enfold
you in arms of love.
Lord,
help me recognize the ANGELS in all of us as we seek to BE your love.
Amen.
10.22.17 RAISING THE RAFTERS PRAYERS
Psalm
95:1-2 MSG
Come,
let’s shout praises to God, raise the roof for the Rock who saved
us!
Let’s
march into his presence singing praises, lifting the rafters with our
hymns!
Such
joy and celebration,
Abundant
love
and community,
When
we proclaim our praise to God!
Shed
the self-conscious, boldly sing out!
God
wants thanksgiving, not perfect pitch!
May
we stoic Presbyterians worship with fervent musical praise. Amen.
10.23.17 TEMPLE PRAYERS
Psalm
96:5b-6
GNT
The
Lord created the heavens.
Glory and majesty surround him; power and beauty fill his Temple.
Glory and majesty surround him; power and beauty fill his Temple.
Where
is the Temple of God?
Wherever
we open our eyes to see God.
In
a glass-stained sanctuary,
A
snow-covered mountaintop,
A
circle of embracing friends.
The
glory and beauty of God’s temple surrounds us.
Open
my eyes, Lord, to see the majesty of your temple around me. Amen.
10.24.17 SUN-STRONG PRAYERS
Psalm
103: 11-12 MSG
As
high as heaven is over the earth,
so
strong is his love to those who fear him.
And as far as sunrise is from sunset, he has separated us from our sins.
And as far as sunrise is from sunset, he has separated us from our sins.
Sunrise
to Sunset, dawn to dusk
The
full breadth of God-strength:
Hunger
to fulfillment, hatred to love,
Sin
to forgiveness, apathy to grace.
The
love of God envelops all in healing.
Thank
you, God, for the overwhelming breadth of your Love. Amen.
10.25.17 CREATION PRAYERS
Psalm
104:24, 31
MSG
What
a wildly wonderful world, God!
You made it all ...made earth overflow with your wonderful creations.
You made it all ...made earth overflow with your wonderful creations.
From
skies of glory to peaks of brilliance,
Rivers
of light and delicate blossoms.
It
is a wildly wonderful world, God!
Awaken
our souls to nurture and protect,
Stir
our hearts in gratitude and love,
That
we might enjoy your creation with
you.
May
we enjoy all Creation as God-blessed, God-loved. Amen.
10.26.17 CLOUD and FIRE PRAYERS
Psalm
105: 39 V
and
sent a fire to light their way at night.
We
are wandering in the wilderness, God -
Lost
and seeking your presence.
Where
is the pillar of fire? The clouds of protection?
Are
we missing your signs?
Light
our way once more
That
we might be your people.
Lord,
open our eyes to your direction, to your loving guidance. Amen.
10.27.17 HALLELUJAH PRAYERS
Psalm
111:1 MSG
Hallelujah!
I
give thanks to God for everything I’ve got!
Flowers!
Butterflies! Golden autumn trees!
Sunsets
and storm clouds,
Snowy
peaks and red-rock pillars.
Shelter,
sustenance, security, and ‘enough’.
Friends,
family, faith, and fellowship.
I
am blessed beyond measure.
THANK
YOU, God, for blessings that overflow from your love. Amen.
10.28.17 PRAISE X2 PRAYERS
Psalm
117 (all) GNT
Praise
the Lord, all nations! Praise him, all people!
His
love for us is strong and his faithfulness is eternal.
Praise
the Lord!
The
arch seems eternal in the geology of time,
It’s
strength a foundation for inspiration and awe.
Much
like the love of our God -
Everlasting,
strong, and worthy of worship.
Songs
to the Arches! Praise to our God!
May
we open our eyes to the constant reminders of your everlasting love,
God. Amen.
Psalm
119: 176 MSG
Should
I wander off like a lost sheep – seek me!
I’ll
recognize the sound of your voice.
We
roam aimlessly through life, God.
Wondering,
wandering, seeking….
Call
to us, again and again,
That
we might recognize your voice
And
feel the security of your presence,
The
love of your arms enfolding our souls.
May
we recognize your voice, Lord, that eternally calls to us. Amen.
10.30.17 MOUNTAIN PRAYERS
Psalm
121:1-2
MSG
I
look up to the mountains; does my strength come from mountains?
No,
my strength comes from God, who made heaven, and earth, and
mountains.
Idols
perched on mountaintops
People
worshiped other gods…
I
can worship IN the mountains,
I
can worship SEEING mountains,
Knowing
I worship my Creator God
Who
MADE the mountains.
I
look to the mountains, Lord, to be refreshed through our Creative
Love. Amen.
10.31.17 JERUSALEM PRAYERS
Psalm
122:6-7 NIV
Pray
for the peace of Jerusalem: “May those who love you be secure.
May
there be peace within your walls and security within your citadels.”
Christians,
Jews, Muslims -
All
call Jerusalem a sacred home.
Yet
there is no peace there,
No
security between multiple faiths,
No
sense of brotherhood, yet one Father.
Bring
peace to Jerusalem, God, peace among all who call your name. Amen.
11.1.17 CHILDREN PRAYERS
Psalm
127:3 GNT
Children
are a gift from the Lord; they are a real blessing.
Aspen
groves overflow with offspring -
Narrow
spires of baby trees
Surrounded,
nurtured by the grove family.
Arboretum
raised and tended.
Children,
likewise, should be cared and led
By
the family of God.
Bless
our children, Lord, as you have blessed the trees of our spirit.
Amen.
Psalm
130:3-4 MSG
If
you, God, kept records on wrongdoings, who would stand a chance?
As
it turns out, forgiveness is your habit, and that’s why you’re
worshiped.
Forgiveness
is a habit
We
all should develop -
The
good kind of practice
Where
we wipe clean the record
Of
those who have wronged us -
Just
like God.
Fill
me with your love, Lord, that forgiveness may
flow
from my heart. Amen.
11.3.17 SIBLING PRAYERS
Psalm
133:1 MSG
How
wonderful, how beautiful when brothers and sisters get along!
We
are all family -
Children
of Mother-Father God.
Many
colors, many faiths, many ideas,
But
all united in God.
Sibling
squabbles, sibling rivalry
Should
not
overcome bonds of family love.
Mother-Father
God, help us all to be one family in your name. Amen.
11.4.17 BABYLON PRAYERS
Psalm
137: 1 MSG
Alongside
Babylon’s rivers we sat on the banks; we cried and cried,
remembering
the good old days in Zion.
Oh,
how could we ever sing God’s song in this wasteland?
There
are days when weeping
Is
all we can believe -
Our
sorrows and regret overwhelming.
How
can we sing with joy?
But
God can bring us back to life -
And
turn our tears into cleansing.
Transform
our tears to living waters of faith, Lord. Amen.
11.5.17 HIDING PRAYERS
Psalm
139: 7-10 MSG
Is
there anyplace I can go to avoid your Spirit? To be out of your
sight?
If
I climb to the sky, you’re there!! If I go underground, you’re
there!
If
I flew on morning’s wings to the far western horizon,
You’d
find me in a minute – you’re already there waiting!
I
cannot flee my God.
I
cannot put my head in a hole
And
pretend God doesn’t see my wrongs.
For
God does see – the trials and sufferings,
The
hidden joys and desires -
And
responds with us in healing and celebration.
Knowing
you are ever-present, even when I attempt to hide, fills me with
assurance and love, God. Amen.
11.6.17 SHADOW PRAYERS
Psalm
144:3-4
MSG
I
wonder why you care, God – why do you bother with us at all?
All
we are is a puff of air; we’re like shadows in a campfire.
We
are so insignificant
In
the great scheme of the universe.
Shadows
of substance that flicker and fade
Wisps
of existence in eons of time.
And
yet….God’s love bestows
purpose
And
we matter – to God and to one another.
Lord,
may we make the shadow of our life a witness to your love. Amen.
11.7.17 LIBERATION PRAYERS
Psalm
146:8-10 MSG
God
frees prisoners – he gives sight to the blind, he lifts up the
fallen.
God
loves good people, protects strangers, takes the sides of orphans and
widows… God’s
in charge – always!
We
think we have control,
That
our laws and decrees and actions
Determine
the fates of all.
God
liberates the fallen and rejected
From
the mandates of oppressors,
God
is in charge – always!
Liberating
God, use us to be agents of your love. Amen.
11.8.17 MUSIC PRAYERS
Psalm
147:7-8
NIV
Sing
to the Lord with grateful praise; make music to our God on the harp.
“Sing
to the Lord” the creek gurgles
A
musical melody of presence.
The
stream bears the name Holy Ghost Creek
-
Living
Waters flowing
from Spirit Lake.
What
a blessed reminder that God’s music
Sings
through the background of our lives.
May
I sing my praise to you, O Lord, with music worthy of your melodies.
Amen.
11.9.17 PSALM 150 for 50 PRAYERS
Psalm
150:1,6 MSG
Hallelujah!
Praise God in his holy house of worship,
Praise
him under the open skies.
Let
every living, breathing creature praise God! Hallelujah!
Where
to praise? Everywhere!
Within
walls of glass
or snowy
peaks.
Who
to praise? Everyone!
Humankind,
animal kingdom, all life!
When
to praise? Always!
Sunrise,
sunset, under the stars, between jobs.
LET
ALL LIFE PRAISE GOD ALWAYS! AMEN!
May
our hearts and souls sing our praises to you, God, in every place and
time. Amen.
